US Bridges

Jones Mountain RD over Fisher Creek

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700240

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Mountain RD over Fisher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jones Mountain RD over Fisher Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJones Mountain RD
CrossesFisher Creek
Location2 MI NE of Talking Rock
RouteCounty Highway 1011
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52954, -84.47761
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Mountain RD over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Mountain RD over Fisher 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Mountain RD over Fisher Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Mountain RD over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Mountain RD over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.