US Bridges

Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Georgia · App .5 MI E of Baconton · Structure no. 000000020550740

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJackson Dairy RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationApp .5 MI E of Baconton
RouteCounty Highway 277
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.37038, -84.14654
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon 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 July 2024.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Dairy RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.