US Bridges

Main Street over Kenyon Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · In South East Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350370

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Kenyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Main Street over Kenyon Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesKenyon Creek
LocationIn South East Varnell
RouteCity Street 313
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90014, -84.96791
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Kenyon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Kenyon Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Kenyon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Main Street over Kenyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.