US Bridges

Stark Road over Yellow Water Creek

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 1.3 MI N of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500170

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stark Road over Yellow Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stark Road over Yellow Water Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStark Road
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 763
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31455, -83.94359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2024)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stark Road over Yellow Water Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stark Road 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 Stark Road over Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stark Road over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Stark Road over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.