US Bridges

J.O.Bacon Highway over Little Creek

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 3.6 Miles SW of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900230

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.O.Bacon Highway over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J.O.Bacon Highway over Little Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJ.O.Bacon Highway
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3.6 Miles SW of Meldrim
RouteState Highway 204
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12292, -81.43535
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J.O.Bacon Highway over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.O.Bacon Highway over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does J.O.Bacon Highway over Little Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J.O.Bacon Highway over Little Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns J.O.Bacon Highway over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.