US Bridges

Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib.

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 9 MI W of Kingsland · Structure no. 000000003900140

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib. in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOkefenokee Pkwy.
CrossesMallets Creek Trib.
Location9 MI W of Kingsland
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCamden County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.81836, -81.85086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2024)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib. carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Okefenokee Pkwy. over Mallets Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.