US Bridges

Walker Ducker RD over Kiokee Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App. 3 Miles North West O · Structure no. 000000009550050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Ducker RD over Kiokee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Walker Ducker RD over Kiokee Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWalker Ducker RD
CrossesKiokee Creek
LocationApp. 3 Miles North West O
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52828, -84.35923
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Ducker RD over Kiokee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Ducker RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Ducker RD over Kiokee Creek carry?

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

How long is Walker Ducker RD over Kiokee Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Ducker RD over Kiokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.