US Bridges

Gratis Road over Jacks Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 2.3 MI N of Monroe · Structure no. 000000029700470

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gratis Road over Jacks Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gratis Road over Jacks Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGratis Road
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2.3 MI N of Monroe
RouteCounty Highway 1434
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82312, -83.69946
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gratis Road over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gratis Road over Jacks 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gratis Road over Jacks Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gratis Road over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gratis Road over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.