US Bridges

Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk

Good

Miller County, Georgia · 7.8 MI NW of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020150300

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWomble Road
CrossesKaney Head Crk
Location7.8 MI NW of Colquitt
RouteCounty Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22578, -84.84905
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk 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 Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Womble Road over Kaney Head Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.