US Bridges

US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Talbotton · Structure no. 000000026300040

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80/SR 22
CrossesKimbrough Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Talbotton
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyTalbot County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68927, -84.51276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80/SR 22 over Kimbrough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.