US Bridges

James King Road over Bridge Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 3.3 MI SW of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007151250

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James King Road over Bridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James King Road over Bridge Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJames King Road
CrossesBridge Creek
LocationApp 3.3 MI SW of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 235
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.28759, -83.95541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James King Road over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is James King Road over Bridge 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 2023.

How much traffic does James King Road over Bridge Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is James King Road over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns James King Road over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.