US Bridges

Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry Creek

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Saint Marys · Structure no. 000000003900180

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry Creek in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,385 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKingsland-St Marys
CrossesDark Entry Creek
Location1 MI W of Saint Marys
RouteState Highway 40
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.75375, -81.58357
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic23,385 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsland-St Marys over Dark Entry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.