US Bridges

SR 178 over Rocky Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 12 MI SE of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900590

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 178 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 178 over Rocky Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 178
CrossesRocky Creek
Location12 MI SE of Lyons
RouteState Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.039, -82.23848
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 178 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 178 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 SR 178 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 178 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 178 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.