US Bridges

Jefferson River RD over Curry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 3.6 MI E of Arcade · Structure no. 000000015750910

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson River RD over Curry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson River RD over Curry Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesJefferson River RD
CrossesCurry Creek
Location3.6 MI E of Arcade
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0766, -83.4993
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson River RD over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson River RD over Curry 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 Jefferson River RD over Curry Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson River RD over Curry Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson River RD over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.