US Bridges

Old Dawson Road over Kiokee Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · 10.5 MI NW of Albany · Structure no. 000000009550060

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dawson Road over Kiokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Dawson Road over Kiokee Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Dawson Road
CrossesKiokee Creek
Location10.5 MI NW of Albany
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.6122, -84.32698
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dawson Road over Kiokee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dawson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dawson Road over Kiokee Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Dawson Road over Kiokee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dawson Road over Kiokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.