US Bridges

Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49)

Good

Cook County, Georgia · In West Lenox · Structure no. 000000007500260

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49) in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKinard Bridge RD
CrossesI-75 (exit 49)
LocationIn West Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 547
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.26891, -83.47209
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49) carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kinard Bridge RD over I-75 (exit 49)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.