US Bridges

Kinnett Road over Mill Branch

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027150210

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinnett Road over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kinnett Road over Mill Branch in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKinnett Road
CrossesMill Branch
Location8 MI S of Mcrae
RouteCounty Highway 235
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93152, -82.96384
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinnett Road over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinnett Road over Mill Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kinnett Road over Mill Branch carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Kinnett Road over Mill Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Kinnett Road over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.