US Bridges

Battle Creek Road over Jesters Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clayton County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006300810

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Creek Road over Jesters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Battle Creek Road over Jesters Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,865 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBattle Creek Road
CrossesJesters Creek
Location2 MI N of Jonesboro
RouteCity Street 9108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55373, -84.36114
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic17,865 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battle Creek Road over Jesters Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Battle Creek Road over Jesters 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Battle Creek Road over Jesters Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Battle Creek Road over Jesters Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Creek Road over Jesters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.