US Bridges

Clarke Duncan HWY over Kinchafoonee Creek

Good

Marion County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019700020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarke Duncan HWY over Kinchafoonee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Clarke Duncan HWY over Kinchafoonee Creek in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesClarke Duncan HWY
CrossesKinchafoonee Creek
Location4 MI W of Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30646, -84.58449
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2024)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarke Duncan HWY over Kinchafoonee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarke Duncan HWY 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clarke Duncan HWY over Kinchafoonee Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Clarke Duncan HWY over Kinchafoonee Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clarke Duncan HWY over Kinchafoonee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.