US Bridges

John Tillman Road over Falling Creek

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 7.5 MI S of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950420

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Tillman Road over Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying John Tillman Road over Falling Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJohn Tillman Road
CrossesFalling Creek
Location7.5 MI S of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.19592, -83.69124
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Tillman Road over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Tillman Road over Falling 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 John Tillman Road over Falling Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Tillman Road over Falling Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns John Tillman Road over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.