US Bridges

Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jones County, Georgia · 7.8 MI N of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shoal Creek Road over Shoal 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesShoal Creek Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location7.8 MI N of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 295
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12227, -83.5345
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek built?

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

What condition is Shoal Creek Road over Shoal 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 Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.