US Bridges

Lake Jackson Road over Ocmulgee River Trib

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 9.6 MI W of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015900190

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Jackson Road over Ocmulgee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Jackson Road over Ocmulgee River Trib 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.

It carries about 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Jackson Road
CrossesOcmulgee River Trib
Location9.6 MI W of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 1259
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34605, -83.84363
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Jackson Road over Ocmulgee River Trib built?

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

What condition is Lake Jackson Road over Ocmulgee River Trib 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 Ocmulgee River Trib carry?

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

How long is Lake Jackson Road over Ocmulgee River Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Jackson Road over Ocmulgee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.