US Bridges

Barron Russell RD over Little Falling Creek

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 2.9 MI E of E Juliette · Structure no. 000000016950380

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barron Russell RD over Little Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barron Russell RD over Little Falling Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBarron Russell RD
CrossesLittle Falling Creek
Location2.9 MI E of E Juliette
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12102, -83.74284
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barron Russell RD over Little Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barron Russell RD over Little Falling 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 Barron Russell RD over Little Falling Creek carry?

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

How long is Barron Russell RD over Little Falling Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Barron Russell RD over Little Falling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.