US Bridges

Johnson Corner RD over Rocky Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900390

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Corner RD over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Johnson Corner RD over Rocky Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohnson Corner RD
CrossesRocky Creek
Location6 MI S of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 601
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09371, -82.30738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Corner RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Corner RD over Rocky 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Corner RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Corner RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Corner RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.