US Bridges

Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress Creek

Good

Miller County, Georgia · 11.2 Miles Northeast of C · Structure no. 000000020100150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesKimbrel Road
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location11.2 Miles Northeast of C
RouteCounty Highway 1931
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.25061, -84.56022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress Creek carry?

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

How long is Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kimbrel Road over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.