US Bridges

Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib.

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 2.6 MI S of Rayle · Structure no. 000000031750070

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib. in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCourt Ground RD
CrossesKettle Creek Trib.
Location2.6 MI S of Rayle
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7537, -82.90164
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib. 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 Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Court Ground RD over Kettle Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.