US Bridges

Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3.5 MI North East of Locu · Structure no. 000000015150920

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKimball Farm Drive
CrossesTussahaw Branch
Location3.5 MI North East of Locu
RouteCounty Highway 2844
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38704, -84.0789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kimball Farm Drive over Tussahaw Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.