US Bridges

Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson Creek

Fair

Barrow County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Carl · Structure no. 000000001350450

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Sells RD
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location2 MI S of Carl
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98472, -83.81208
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Sells RD over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.