US Bridges

Deepstep Road over Keg Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Georgia · 3.4 MI E of Deepstep · Structure no. 000000030300310

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deepstep Road over Keg Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deepstep Road over Keg Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2032. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeepstep Road
CrossesKeg Creek
Location3.4 MI E of Deepstep
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyWashington County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.01825, -82.90904
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deepstep Road over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deepstep Road over Keg 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Deepstep Road over Keg Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Deepstep Road over Keg Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Deepstep Road over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.