US Bridges

Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 10 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750490

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesConley Ditch Road
CrossesLake Jackson
Location10 MI S of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 263
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39811, -83.84298
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic345 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$697,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Conley Ditch Road over Lake Jackson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.