US Bridges

Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky Creek

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 13.8 MI SW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150470

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky Creek in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJays Cut Thru RD
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location13.8 MI SW of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 360
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17929, -83.18744
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky 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 Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Jays Cut Thru RD over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.