US Bridges

J.O.Bacon Highway over Cypress Creek

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Pembroke · Structure no. 000000002900550

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.O.Bacon Highway over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J.O.Bacon Highway over Cypress Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJ.O.Bacon Highway
CrossesCypress Creek
Location5 MI E of Pembroke
RouteState Highway 204
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12919, -81.53169
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic3,890 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2032
Trucks12%
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

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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.O.Bacon Highway over Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.