US Bridges

Union Church Road over Keg Creek

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 7.9 MI NE of Sandersville · Structure no. 000000030350050

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Road over Keg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Church Road over Keg Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesKeg Creek
Location7.9 MI NE of Sandersville
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.11697, -82.90022
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church Road over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Road over Keg 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Union Church Road over Keg Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Church Road over Keg Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Union Church Road over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.