US Bridges

SR 80 over Rocky Creek

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 5.4 MI SE of Washington · Structure no. 000000031700210

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

About this bridge

SR 80 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 80 over Rocky Creek 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesRocky Creek
Location5.4 MI SE of Washington
RouteState Highway 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67298, -82.6829
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 80 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Rocky Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 80 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.