US Bridges

Jones Bridge Road over Line Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012150610

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Bridge Road over Line Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jones Bridge Road over Line Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJones Bridge Road
CrossesLine Creek
Location4 MI NW of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60864, -84.63157
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Bridge Road over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Bridge Road over Line 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Bridge Road over Line Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Bridge Road over Line Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Bridge Road over Line Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.