US Bridges

Buckeye Road over Kellams Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 9.2 MI N of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500910

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over Kellams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buckeye Road over Kellams Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesKellams Creek
Location9.2 MI N of Dublin
RouteCounty Highway 1099
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.67121, -82.89566
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckeye Road over Kellams Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Road over Kellams 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buckeye Road over Kellams Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Road over Kellams Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Buckeye Road over Kellams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.