US Bridges

Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch

Fair

Clayton County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006300970

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 77 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 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,785 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJodeco Road
CrossesVaughn Branch
Location2.6 MI E of Jonesboro
RouteCity Street 9106
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51031, -84.31951
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (2024)
Projected traffic7,785 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch 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 Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch carry?

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

How long is Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jodeco Road over Vaughn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.