US Bridges

Jackson Road over Big Towaliga Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150300

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Road over Big Towaliga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jackson Road over Big Towaliga Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJackson Road
CrossesBig Towaliga Creek
Location2 MI N of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 246
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08494, -84.15453
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Road over Big Towaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Road over Big Towaliga 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Road over Big Towaliga Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Road over Big Towaliga Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Road over Big Towaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.