US Bridges

SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015700100

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,810 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15 Alt.
CrossesParks Creek
Location4 MI NE of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 15
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15281, -83.51873
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,120 (2024)
Projected traffic6,810 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek carry?

About 7,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 15 Alt. over Parks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.