Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek
GoodTowns County, Georgia · 5.3 MI E of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150150
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek in Towns 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jay Tee Road over Hightower 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Jay Tee Road over Hightower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.