US Bridges

Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 4.6 MI SE of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJowers Church RD
Crosses29 Mile Creek
Location4.6 MI SE of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40761, -82.74816
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jowers Church RD over 29 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.