US Bridges

Jones Road over Alligator Creek

Good

Baker County, Georgia · App 14 MI West Northwest · Structure no. 000000000700090

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jones Road over Alligator Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesAlligator Creek
LocationApp 14 MI West Northwest
RouteCounty Highway 1586
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35592, -84.56583
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Alligator 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Alligator Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jones Road over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.