US Bridges

First Kolomoki Rd. over Little Kolomoki Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 5.67 MI N of Blakely · Structure no. 000000009950710

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Kolomoki Rd. over Little Kolomoki Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying First Kolomoki Rd. over Little Kolomoki Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirst Kolomoki Rd.
CrossesLittle Kolomoki Creek
Location5.67 MI N of Blakely
RouteCounty Highway 1940
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.48239, -84.94368
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Kolomoki Rd. over Little Kolomoki Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is First Kolomoki Rd. over Little Kolomoki Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns First Kolomoki Rd. over Little Kolomoki Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.