Pocket Road over Walnut Creek
GoodJackson County, Georgia · 3.9 MI NE of Braselton · Structure no. 000000015750330
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,594
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pocket Road over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pocket Road over Walnut Creek in Jackson 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Pocket Road over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pocket Road over Walnut 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pocket Road over Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pocket Road over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pocket Road over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.