US Bridges

Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard Creek

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 6.4 MI W of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950790

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard Creek is a steel culvert carrying Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard Creek in Jasper 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMonroe Tyler Road
CrossesKinnard Creek
Location6.4 MI W of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29353, -83.79341
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard Creek built?

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

What condition is Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Monroe Tyler Road over Kinnard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.