US Bridges

CR 9 over Kolomoki Creek

Fair

Clay County, Georgia · 6 MI Wsw of Bluffton · Structure no. 000000006150010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 9 over Kolomoki Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 9 over Kolomoki Creek in Clay County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 9
CrossesKolomoki Creek
Location6 MI Wsw of Bluffton
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49758, -84.97529
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 9 over Kolomoki Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 9 over Kolomoki 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 9 over Kolomoki Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 9 over Kolomoki Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9 over Kolomoki Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.