US Bridges

Carswell Road over Kettle Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · In City of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900210

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,983
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carswell Road over Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carswell Road over Kettle Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCarswell Road
CrossesKettle Creek
LocationIn City of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 1221
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21426, -82.40492
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 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 traffic4,983 (2024)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carswell Road over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carswell Road over Kettle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Carswell Road over Kettle Creek carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carswell Road over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Carswell Road over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.