US Bridges

Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 3.3 Mi. S of Auburn · Structure no. 000000001350500

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFred Kilcrease RD
CrossesApalachee River
Location3.3 Mi. S of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96413, -83.82419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fred Kilcrease RD over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.