US Bridges

Rothell Road over Little Toccoa Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · 3.2 MI N of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750210

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rothell Road over Little Toccoa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rothell Road over Little Toccoa Creek in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRothell Road
CrossesLittle Toccoa Creek
Location3.2 MI N of Toccoa
RouteCounty Highway 156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62073, -83.31067
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rothell Road over Little Toccoa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rothell Road over Little Toccoa 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 Rothell Road over Little Toccoa Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rothell Road over Little Toccoa Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rothell Road over Little Toccoa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.