US Bridges

Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Canon · Structure no. 000000011950090

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJackson Bridge RD
CrossesUnawatti Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Canon
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35331, -83.17198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic645 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.