US Bridges

Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Barrow County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NE of Statham · Structure no. 000000001350280

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLois Kinney Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.3 MI NE of Statham
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99251, -83.55128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lois Kinney Road over Bear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.