US Bridges

Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 12 MI N of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950820

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGuy Jones Road
CrossesPittman Branch
Location12 MI N of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4833, -83.68776
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch 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 Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch carry?

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

How long is Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Guy Jones Road over Pittman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.