US Bridges

Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow

Fair

Mitchell County, Georgia · S Baconton City Limits · Structure no. 000000020550730

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJackson Dairy RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek Overflow
LocationS Baconton City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 277
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.37045, -84.15427
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.