US Bridges

SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek

Good

Lee County, Georgia · App 1.1 MI W of Leesburg · Structure no. 000000017700180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2032. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesKinchafoonee Creek
LocationApp 1.1 MI W of Leesburg
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.71996, -84.18549
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2024)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Kinchafoonee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.