M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll Creek
GoodGlynn County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 000000012700770
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,430 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,660
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2031. The structure is 2,430 ft (740.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll Creek carry?
About 4,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll Creek?
The structure is 2,430 ft (740.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns M.E Thompson Br. over Jekyll Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.