US Bridges

Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 9 Miles North of Sea Camp · Structure no. 5630003P0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Road
CrossesTributary of Malkintooh
Location9 Miles North of Sea Camp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCamden County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87906, -81.43589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic5 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$27,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Main Road over Tributary of Malkintooh?

It is owned by the National Park Service.