US Bridges

Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey

FairPosted for load

Clayton County, Georgia · 4.4 MI E of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006300300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Jodeco Road
CrossesLake Spivey
Location4.4 MI E of Jonesboro
RouteCity Street 9106
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51139, -84.28936
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (2024)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Jodeco Road over Lake Spivey?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.