US Bridges

Kellam Valley RD over Town Creek

Good

White County, Georgia · 7.1 MI W of Helen · Structure no. 000000031150180

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellam Valley RD over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kellam Valley RD over Town Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKellam Valley RD
CrossesTown Creek
Location7.1 MI W of Helen
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67681, -83.85281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kellam Valley RD over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kellam Valley RD over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kellam Valley RD over Town Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kellam Valley RD over Town Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Kellam Valley RD over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.