US Bridges

SR 22 over Commissioner Creek

Fair

Jones County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Gray · Structure no. 000000016900130

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Commissioner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22 over Commissioner Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesCommissioner Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Gray
RouteState Highway 22
CountyJones County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.02727, -83.47174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic6,560 (2024)
Projected traffic8,880 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Commissioner Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 22 over Commissioner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Commissioner Creek carry?

About 6,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Commissioner Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 22 over Commissioner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.