US Bridges

Meers Road over Kenyon Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350300

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meers Road over Kenyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Meers Road over Kenyon Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeers Road
CrossesKenyon Creek
Location1 MI E of Varnell
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89552, -84.96307
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meers Road over Kenyon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meers Road over Kenyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meers Road over Kenyon Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meers Road over Kenyon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Meers Road over Kenyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.