US Bridges

Lower Jersey RD over Cornish Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 0.8 MI SW of Jersey · Structure no. 000000029750760

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Jersey RD over Cornish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lower Jersey RD over Cornish Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Jersey RD
CrossesCornish Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of Jersey
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71096, -83.81107
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Jersey RD over Cornish Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Jersey 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 Lower Jersey RD over Cornish Creek carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Jersey RD over Cornish Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lower Jersey RD over Cornish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.