SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R)
PoorNewton County, Georgia · 13.9 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700630
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 702 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R) in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2032. The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R) built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R) carry?
About 6,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R)?
The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 212 over Lake Jackson(ocmulgee R)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.