US Bridges

SR 293 over Connesena Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 0.9 MI W of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001500690

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Connesena Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 293 over Connesena Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 293
CrossesConnesena Creek
Location0.9 MI W of Kingston
RouteState Highway 293
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23996, -84.96259
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2031
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 293 over Connesena Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 293 over Connesena 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 293 over Connesena Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Connesena Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 293 over Connesena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.