US Bridges

SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR

Good

Webster County, Georgia · 7.8 MI SE of Preston · Structure no. 000000030750140

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesKinchafoonee CR
Location7.8 MI SE of Preston
RouteState Highway 45
CountyWebster County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96792, -84.44586
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Kinchafoonee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.