US Bridges

Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish Creek

GoodPosted for load

Walton County, Georgia · 1.5 MI S of Jersey · Structure no. 000000029750680

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJersey Covngton RD
CrossesCornish Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Jersey
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.696, -83.80601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$458,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Covngton RD over Cornish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.