US Bridges

SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950490

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 22 Gray Bypass
CrossesSR 11 & NS RR
Location1 MI N of Gray
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.02855, -83.53668
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$34 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR 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 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.