US Bridges

East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Fairview Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location5 MI SW of Conyers
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59501, -84.09734
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns East Fairview Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.