US Bridges

Kemp Road over Double Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Decatur County, Georgia · 5.75 MI E of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008750230

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemp Road over Double Branch is a steel culvert carrying Kemp Road over Double Branch in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKemp Road
CrossesDouble Branch
Location5.75 MI E of Attapulgus
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.75704, -84.38635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemp Road over Double Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemp Road over Double Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Kemp Road over Double Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kemp Road over Double Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Kemp Road over Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.