US Bridges

SR 119 over Jacks Branch

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · In Springfield City Limit · Structure no. 000000010300090

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over Jacks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 119 over Jacks Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,695 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 119
CrossesJacks Branch
LocationIn Springfield City Limit
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37581, -81.31743
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic5,210 (2024)
Projected traffic7,695 by 2031
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 119 over Jacks Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 119 over Jacks Branch carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 119 over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.