US Bridges

Tom Jones Road over Toms Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NW of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001550150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Jones Road over Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tom Jones Road over Toms Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTom Jones Road
CrossesToms Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27023, -84.99414
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Jones Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Jones Road over Toms 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Jones Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tom Jones Road over Toms Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Tom Jones Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.