US Bridges

Jenkins Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Forstyh · Structure no. 000000020750490

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Road over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jenkins Road over Deer Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJenkins Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location6 MI E of Forstyh
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0039, -83.82396
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins Road over Deer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jenkins Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jenkins Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jenkins Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.