US Bridges

River Island Parkw over Jones Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 3.9 MI N of Martinez · Structure no. 000000007350210

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Island Parkw over Jones Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying River Island Parkw over Jones Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,995 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiver Island Parkw
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.9 MI N of Martinez
RouteCounty Highway 1761
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57284, -82.08807
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2024)
Projected traffic7,995 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Island Parkw over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Island Parkw over Jones 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does River Island Parkw over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Island Parkw over Jones Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns River Island Parkw over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.