US Bridges

Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 4 Miles South East of Cai · Structure no. 000000013151040

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJoyner Road
CrossesLittle Tired Creek
Location4 Miles South East of Cai
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.85945, -84.19445
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2024)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joyner Road over Little Tired 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Joyner Road over Little Tired Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.