US Bridges

Linton Road over Keg Creek

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Sandersville · Structure no. 000000030350730

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton Road over Keg Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Linton Road over Keg Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLinton Road
CrossesKeg Creek
Location7 MI NW of Sandersville
RouteCounty Highway 787
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.06234, -82.88468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linton Road over Keg Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linton 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 Linton Road over Keg Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linton Road over Keg Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Linton Road over Keg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.