US Bridges

Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015150580

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Jackson RD
CrossesTussahaw Creek
Location4 MI NE of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 2001
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39339, -84.06745
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,810 (2024)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw Creek carry?

About 4,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jackson RD over Tussahaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.