US Bridges

Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort Creek

GoodPosted for load

Warren County, Georgia · 6.2 MI S of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030150150

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort Creek in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCason Pond Road
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location6.2 MI S of Warrenton
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31616, -82.65277
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cason Pond Road over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.