US Bridges

S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · Terrell-Sumter CO Line · Structure no. 000000027350300

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
790 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2031. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.R. 49
CrossesKinchafoonee Creek
LocationTerrell-Sumter CO Line
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.90084, -84.37209
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length790 ft (240.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic690 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee Creek?

The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 49 over Kinchafoonee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.