US Bridges

Lake Jackson Road over Herds Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jasper County, Georgia · 8.7 MI W of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015900180

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Jackson Road over Herds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Jackson Road over Herds Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Jackson Road
CrossesHerds Creek
Location8.7 MI W of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 1259
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31067, -83.83632
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Jackson Road over Herds Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Jackson Road over Herds 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Jackson Road over Herds Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Jackson Road over Herds Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Jackson Road over Herds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.