US Bridges

Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 11.5 MI N of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013950750

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River is a steel culvert carrying Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKenimer Road
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location11.5 MI N of Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47693, -83.827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Kenimer Road over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.