US Bridges

Jug Town Road over Three Mile Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · Pike-Upson CO Line · Structure no. 000000029350390

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jug Town Road over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jug Town Road over Three Mile Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJug Town Road
CrossesThree Mile Creek
LocationPike-Upson CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 428
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99455, -84.29103
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jug Town Road over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jug Town Road over Three Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jug Town Road over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jug Town Road over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Jug Town Road over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.