US Bridges

US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory Creek

GoodPosted for load

Telfair County, Georgia · In City of Jacksonville · Structure no. 000000027100520

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUS 319/ SR 31
CrossesGregeory Creek
LocationIn City of Jacksonville
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.80423, -82.983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2024)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory Creek carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 319/ SR 31 over Gregeory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.