US Bridges

SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500130

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7,770 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 42 - US 23
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31159, -83.98297
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic7,770 (2024)
Projected traffic9,570 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 7,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.