US Bridges

Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150210

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJones Martin Road
CrossesDozier Branch
Location4.5 MI SW of Lincolnton
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72709, -82.4623
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Martin Road over Dozier Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.