US Bridges

Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 10 MI NE of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013150450

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJack Arch Banks RD
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationApp 10 MI NE of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.02756, -84.14177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Arch Banks RD over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.