US Bridges

Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Register · Structure no. 000000003100870

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKennedy Br Road
CrossesTenmile Creek Trib
Location7 MI SW of Register
RouteCounty Highway 1603
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28363, -81.94669
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2031
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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Kennedy Br Road over Tenmile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.