US Bridges

Tubman Road over Kiokee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Columbia County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Appling · Structure no. 000000007300410

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tubman Road over Kiokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tubman Road 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 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTubman Road
CrossesKiokee Creek
Location3 MI NE of Appling
RouteCounty Highway 2123
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57711, -82.27845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tubman Road over Kiokee Creek built?

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

What condition is Tubman Road over 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 Tubman Road over Kiokee Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tubman Road over Kiokee Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tubman Road over Kiokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.