US Bridges

Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007950160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJulia Jordan Road
CrossesUlcohatchee Creek
Location8 MI NW of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.74566, -84.14076
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Julia Jordan Road over Ulcohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.