US Bridges

Jones Avenue over Euharlee Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In South Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023350490

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Avenue over Euharlee Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Avenue over Euharlee Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJones Avenue
CrossesEuharlee Creek Trib
LocationIn South Rockmart
RouteCity Street 654
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99757, -85.0443
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Avenue over Euharlee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Avenue over Euharlee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Avenue over Euharlee Creek Trib carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Avenue over Euharlee Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Avenue over Euharlee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.