US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Jones Branch

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Taylorsville · Structure no. 000000001501100

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Jones Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Macedonia Road over Jones Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesJones Branch
Location2.5 MI N of Taylorsville
RouteCounty Highway 829
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12465, -84.9808
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,070 (2024)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Road over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Road over Jones Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Macedonia Road over Jones Branch carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia Road over Jones Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Macedonia Road over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.