US Bridges

Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek

Fair

Worth County, Georgia · App 3 MI E of Oakfield · Structure no. 000000032150290

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Mill Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationApp 3 MI E of Oakfield
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyWorth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75881, -83.91925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Mill Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.