US Bridges

Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350180

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLower King Br. RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of Varnell
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85028, -84.85254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek 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 Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lower King Br. RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.