US Bridges

Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Upson County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300200

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJeff Davis Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location2 MI NW of Thomaston
RouteCounty Highway 1069
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.93383, -84.35599
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2024)
Projected traffic4,155 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.