US Bridges

L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350170

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River is a concrete tee beam carrying L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesL. Kings Bridge Ro
CrossesConasauga River
Location6.5 MI SE of Varnell
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85342, -84.84375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns L. Kings Bridge Ro over Conasauga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.