Jones County Bridge Report Card
Jones County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jones County, Georgia
Jones County has 54 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.7% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 316 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jones County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 54 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 316 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 136,390 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 316 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jones County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas Road over Glady Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1940 |
| County Line Road over Commissioner Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1967 |
| US 129 (nbl) over Rock Creek | High traffic | Good | 17,200 | 1971 |
| US 129 over Bonner Creek | High traffic | Fair | 17,100 | 1957 |
| US 129 (nbl) over Sand Creek | High traffic | Fair | 16,600 | 1979 |
| SR 49 over Ns Railroad | High traffic | Good | 8,170 | 2018 |
| SR 22 Gray Bypass over SR 11 & Ns Rr | High traffic | Good | 7,500 | 2016 |
| SR 22 over Commissioner Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,560 | 1928 |
| SR 18 over Gordon Branch | High traffic | Good | 6,040 | 1955 |
| SR 18 over Walnut Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,040 | 2005 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.