US Bridges

Howard Roberts RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Jones County, Georgia · 5.6 MI W of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Roberts RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Howard Roberts RD over Walnut Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Roberts RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5.6 MI W of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyJones County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.00105, -83.63311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard Roberts RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Roberts RD over Walnut 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 Howard Roberts RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howard Roberts RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Howard Roberts RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.