US Bridges

US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib.

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NW of Appling · Structure no. 000000007300290

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib. in Columbia 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221/ SR 47
CrossesKiokee Creek Trib.
Location4.8 MI NW of Appling
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyColumbia County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60886, -82.27915
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib. 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 US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 221/ SR 47 over Kiokee Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.