Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River
GoodPosted for loadHancock County, Georgia · 12.8 MI NE of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150080
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River 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 Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Jones Bridge Road over Ogeechee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.