US Bridges

Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff Creek

Fair

Glynn County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of SR 303 · Structure no. 000000012700680

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,405 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Jesup Road
CrossesYellow Bluff Creek
Location1.5 MI N of SR 303
RouteCity Street 621
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22237, -81.50432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2024)
Projected traffic15,405 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff 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 Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff Creek carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jesup Road over Yellow Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.