US Bridges

Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas Creek

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Redisville · Structure no. 000000026700390

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBubba Kennedy RD
CrossesThomas Creek
Location1 MI SE of Redisville
RouteCounty Highway 2664
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06757, -82.08649
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bubba Kennedy RD over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.