US Bridges

Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 4 MI SE of Cotton · Structure no. 000000020551030

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib is a other culvert carrying Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJack Pierson Road
CrossesLost Creek Trib
LocationApp 4 MI SE of Cotton
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1385, -84.01051
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Jack Pierson Road over Lost Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.