US Bridges

Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Barrow County, Georgia · 4.1 MI East of Statham · Structure no. 000000001350550

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLois Kinney Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.1 MI East of Statham
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99389, -83.55039
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lois Kinney Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.