US Bridges

Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jones County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Round Oak · Structure no. 000000016950160

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Hill Ch Road
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location5.5 MI NE of Round Oak
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16177, -83.54285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Union Hill Ch Road over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.