US Bridges

SR 104 over Little Kiokee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Columbia County, Georgia · 6.6 MI NE of Appling · Structure no. 000000007300130

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Little Kiokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 104 over Little Kiokee Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesLittle Kiokee Creek
Location6.6 MI NE of Appling
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58602, -82.21321
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,410 (2024)
Projected traffic10,410 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Little Kiokee Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 104 over Little Kiokee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Little Kiokee Creek carry?

About 9,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Little Kiokee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Little Kiokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.