US Bridges

Joycliff Road over Dry Bone Creek

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SW of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950290

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joycliff Road over Dry Bone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Joycliff Road over Dry Bone Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJoycliff Road
CrossesDry Bone Creek
Location8.5 MI SW of Gray
RouteCity Street 3221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89259, -83.58752
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic3,640 (2024)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joycliff Road over Dry Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joycliff Road over Dry Bone 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 Joycliff Road over Dry Bone Creek carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Joycliff Road over Dry Bone Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Joycliff Road over Dry Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.