US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch

Fair

Screven County, Georgia · 0.8 MI N of Rocky Ford · Structure no. 000000025100400

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesMile Branch
Location0.8 MI N of Rocky Ford
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyScreven County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.67386, -81.81979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.