US Bridges

SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib.

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3.8 MI S of Stillmore · Structure no. 000000010700280

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib. in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesJacks Creek Trib.
Location3.8 MI S of Stillmore
RouteState Highway 46
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38516, -82.22616
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib. 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 SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib. carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Jacks Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.