US Bridges

US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 9 MI N E of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700100

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,605 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 319 / SR 35
CrossesRough Creek
LocationApp 9 MI N E of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 319
CountyTift County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51963, -83.41154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2024)
Projected traffic7,605 by 2031
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 / SR 35 over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.