US Bridges

Jonesboro Road over Poole Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Eastpoint · Structure no. 000000012107310

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesboro Road over Poole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jonesboro Road over Poole Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJonesboro Road
CrossesPoole Creek
Location4.5 MI SE of Eastpoint
RouteState Highway 54
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65627, -84.36923
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2024)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jonesboro Road over Poole Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonesboro Road over Poole 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jonesboro Road over Poole Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jonesboro Road over Poole Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Jonesboro Road over Poole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.