US Bridges

Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 11.5 MI NW of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011150810

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJones Cemetary RD
CrossesJacks River
Location11.5 MI NW of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90489, -84.52182
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Cemetary RD over Jacks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.