US Bridges

Big Pond Road over Jones Branch

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Euharlee · Structure no. 000000001551100

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Pond Road over Jones Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Big Pond Road over Jones Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBig Pond Road
CrossesJones Branch
Location2.5 MI SW of Euharlee
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11834, -84.95902
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$258,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Pond Road over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Pond Road over Jones Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Big Pond Road over Jones Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Pond Road over Jones Branch?

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

Who owns Big Pond Road over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.