Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket Creek
FairMeriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Lone Oak · Structure no. 000000019900650
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Forrest Road over Yellow Jacket Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.