US Bridges

Sandy Cross Road over Kettle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkes County, Georgia · 6.8 MI SW of Washington · Structure no. 000000031700230

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Cross Road over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sandy Cross Road over Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSandy Cross Road
CrossesKettle Creek
Location6.8 MI SW of Washington
RouteCounty Highway 1452
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66088, -82.82007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2032
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Cross Road over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Cross Road over Kettle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Cross Road over Kettle Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Cross Road over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Cross Road over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.