US Bridges

US 25 SR 23 over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Long County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Ludowici · Structure no. 000000018300080

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
396 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 SR 23 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 SR 23 over Jones Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 6 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,585 by 2032. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 SR 23
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Ludowici
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70544, -81.76061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic18,585 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 SR 23 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 25 SR 23 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 SR 23 over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 SR 23 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 SR 23 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.