US Bridges

Mt. Paron Ch Road over Rocky Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029750970

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Paron Ch Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Paron Ch Road over Rocky Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Paron Ch Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location5 MI NE of Social Circle
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71765, -83.67171
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2034
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Paron Ch Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Paron Ch Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Paron Ch Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Paron Ch Road over Rocky Creek?

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

Who owns Mt. Paron Ch Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.