US Bridges

Connesena Road over Connesena Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.1 MI N of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001550170

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connesena Road over Connesena Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connesena Road over Connesena Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesConnesena Road
CrossesConnesena Creek
Location3.1 MI N of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27919, -84.95561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connesena Road over Connesena Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Connesena Road 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 Connesena Road over Connesena Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Connesena Road over Connesena Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Connesena Road over Connesena Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.