US Bridges

SR 18 over Crooked Creek Trib

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 7.3 MI SE of Gray · Structure no. 000000016900110

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Crooked Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 over Crooked Creek Trib in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesCrooked Creek Trib
Location7.3 MI SE of Gray
RouteState Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.94837, -83.43162
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Crooked Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 18 over Crooked Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Crooked Creek Trib carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Crooked Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 18 over Crooked Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.