US Bridges

Albany Avenue over Kettle Creek

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · City Limits of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900180

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Avenue over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Albany Avenue over Kettle Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 101 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 5 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 5,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,975 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Avenue
CrossesKettle Creek
LocationCity Limits of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 591
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22687, -82.39897
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,090 (2024)
Projected traffic6,975 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Avenue over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Albany Avenue over Kettle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Albany Avenue over Kettle Creek carry?

About 5,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Albany Avenue over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Avenue over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.