US Bridges

Howards Roberts RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 4.7 MI W of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950510

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howards Roberts RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howards Roberts RD over Walnut Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHowards Roberts RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.7 MI W of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99071, -83.61308
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$14.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howards Roberts RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howards Roberts RD over Walnut 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 Howards Roberts RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Howards Roberts RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Howards Roberts RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.