US Bridges

SR 104 over Kiokee Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Appling · Structure no. 000000007300140

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

About this bridge

SR 104 over Kiokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 104 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 104
CrossesKiokee Creek
Location6.2 MI NE of Appling
RouteState Highway 104
CountyColumbia County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60108, -82.23244
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Kiokee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 104 over Kiokee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Kiokee Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 104 over Kiokee Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Kiokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.