US Bridges

Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Clayton County, Georgia · City Limits Lake City · Structure no. 000000006350250

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib. 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 6 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,925 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHuie Road
CrossesJesters Creek Trib.
LocationCity Limits Lake City
RouteCity Street 800
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59956, -84.34215
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic11,925 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Huie Road over Jesters Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.