US Bridges

Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek

Poor

White County, Georgia · W Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 000000031150400

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJess Hunt Road
CrossesCox Creek
LocationW Cleveland City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59979, -83.77887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.