US Bridges

Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn Creek Trib

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750260

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn Creek Trib in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJerusalem Ch RD
CrossesScarecorn Creek Trib
Location8 MI W of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 299
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45701, -84.56341
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 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 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn Creek Trib carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn Creek Trib?

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 Jerusalem Ch RD over Scarecorn Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.