US Bridges

SR 46 over Jacks Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Stillmore · Structure no. 000000010701000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Jacks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 over Jacks Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesJacks Creek
Location4 MI SW of Stillmore
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38754, -82.24417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is SR 46 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.