US Bridges

E Silver Shoal RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · 5.5 MI N of Avalon · Structure no. 000000025750090

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Silver Shoal RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Silver Shoal RD over Rock Creek in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Silver Shoal RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.5 MI N of Avalon
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.58079, -83.18393
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Silver Shoal RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Silver Shoal RD over Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E Silver Shoal RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Silver Shoal RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Silver Shoal RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.