US Bridges

SR 313 over Jones Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 4.7 MI E of Oakfield · Structure no. 000000032100390

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 313 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 313 over Jones Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 96 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 313
CrossesJones Creek
Location4.7 MI E of Oakfield
RouteState Highway 313
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77059, -83.88944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 313 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 313 over Jones 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 313 over Jones Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 313 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 313 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.