US Bridges

Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Midway · Structure no. 000000017950020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
243 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIsle of Wight Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.5 MI NE of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8093, -81.37178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Isle of Wight Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.