US Bridges

Keen Road over Teloga Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 5.1 MI W of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550880

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keen Road over Teloga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keen Road over Teloga Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKeen Road
CrossesTeloga Creek
Location5.1 MI W of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 259
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53663, -85.39338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keen Road over Teloga Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keen Road over Teloga Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Keen Road over Teloga Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Keen Road over Teloga Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Keen Road over Teloga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.