US Bridges

US 280 over Kinchafonee Creek O/F

Good

Webster County, Georgia · 1.4 MI W of Preston · Structure no. 000000030750170

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 over Kinchafonee Creek O/F is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 over Kinchafonee Creek O/F in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280
CrossesKinchafonee Creek O/F
Location1.4 MI W of Preston
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyWebster County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07827, -84.55805
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 over Kinchafonee Creek O/F built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 over Kinchafonee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 over Kinchafonee Creek O/F carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 280 over Kinchafonee Creek O/F?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 over Kinchafonee Creek O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.