US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee Creek

Fair

Screven County, Georgia · 3.2 MI W of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100420

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location3.2 MI W of Sylvania
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyScreven County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.75235, -81.68948
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee Creek 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 Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.