US Bridges

SR 49 over Commissioner Creek

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 6.9 MI SE of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950440

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Commissioner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Commissioner Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 4,770 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesCommissioner Creek
Location6.9 MI SE of Gray
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.9758, -83.42196
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,770 (2024)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Commissioner Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Commissioner 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 SR 49 over Commissioner Creek carry?

About 4,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Commissioner Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Commissioner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.