US Bridges

Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake

Fair

Butts County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500190

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2032. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnetts Bridge RD
CrossesJackson Lake
Location8 MI NE of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 763
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35421, -83.88309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Barnetts Bridge RD over Jackson Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.