US Bridges

C. Williams Road over Kirkland Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 1.9 Miles Northwest of Ja · Structure no. 000000009950220

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. Williams Road over Kirkland Creek is a concrete slab carrying C. Williams Road over Kirkland Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC. Williams Road
CrossesKirkland Creek
Location1.9 Miles Northwest of Ja
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10743, -85.00841
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic60 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$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. Williams Road over Kirkland Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. Williams Road over Kirkland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does C. Williams Road over Kirkland Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C. Williams Road over Kirkland Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C. Williams Road over Kirkland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.