US Bridges

Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib.

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Warwick · Structure no. 000000032150660

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib. in Worth 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAcorn Pond Road
CrossesJones Creek Trib.
Location6 MI SE of Warwick
RouteCounty Highway 294
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.7915, -83.85584
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib. 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 Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Acorn Pond Road over Jones Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.