US Bridges

SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · North Edge of Hogansville · Structure no. 000000028500300

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 100
CrossesYellow Jacket Creek
LocationNorth Edge of Hogansville
RouteState Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.18314, -84.9158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100 over Yellow Jacket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.