Jewell Road over Fulsome Creek
GoodPosted for loadHancock County, Georgia · 10.5 MI NE of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100260
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jewell Road over Fulsome Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jewell Road over Fulsome Creek in Hancock 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jewell Road over Fulsome Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jewell Road over Fulsome 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Jewell Road over Fulsome Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jewell Road over Fulsome Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Jewell Road over Fulsome Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.