US Bridges

Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib.

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · SE Edge of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027950190

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib. in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAimwell Road
CrossesRocky Creek Trib.
LocationSE Edge of Vidalia
RouteCounty Highway 248
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.17976, -82.39546
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib. 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 Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Aimwell Road over Rocky Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.