SR 18 over Walnut Creek
Jones County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 18 over Walnut Creek in Jones County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,040 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 54 inventoried bridges in Jones County rated good (75.9%); 2 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 159 ft |
| Location | 6 Mi W of Gray |
| NBI structure number | 000000016950450 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jones County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 129 (nbl) over Rock Creek | 1971 | 17,200 | Good |
| US 129 over Bonner Creek | 1957 | 17,100 | Fair |
| US 129 (nbl) over Sand Creek | 1979 | 16,600 | Fair |
| SR 49 over NS Railroad | 2018 | 8,170 | Good |
| SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & NS RR | 2016 | 7,500 | Good |
| SR 22 over Commissioner Creek | 1928 | 6,560 | Fair |
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