US Bridges

Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F

GoodPosted for load

Webster County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Preston · Structure no. 000000030700150

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesChurch Hill Road
CrossesKinchafoonee Creek O/F
Location5 MI NW of Preston
RouteCounty Highway 642
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12731, -84.59128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Church Hill Road over Kinchafoonee Creek O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.