New Cut Road over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Georgia · 2.6 MI N of Braselton · Structure no. 000000015750660
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,020
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Cut Road over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Cut Road over Walnut Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Cut Road over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Cut Road over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does New Cut Road over Walnut Creek carry?
About 3,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is New Cut Road over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns New Cut Road over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.