US Bridges

SR 80 over Rocky Creek Trib

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Washington · Structure no. 000000031700200

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Rocky Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 80 over Rocky Creek Trib in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesRocky Creek Trib
Location5.5 MI SE of Washington
RouteState Highway 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67131, -82.68391
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic510 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over Rocky Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Rocky Creek Trib carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Rocky Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 80 over Rocky Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.