US Bridges

First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 3.26 MI N of Blakely · Structure no. 000000009950510

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFirst Kolomoki Rd.
CrossesTemple Creek
Location3.26 MI N of Blakely
RouteCounty Highway 1940
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45451, -84.93875
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple 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 First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns First Kolomoki Rd. over Temple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.