US Bridges

Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib

Fair

Baker County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NW of Newton · Structure no. 000000000750020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJerico Road
CrossesChickasawhatchee CR Trib
Location4.8 MI NW of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34976, -84.47254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib?

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

Who owns Jerico Road over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.