Bartram Trace over Kettle Creek
GoodPosted for loadWilkes County, Georgia · 9.7 MI SW of Washington · Structure no. 000000031750100
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bartram Trace over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bartram Trace over Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bartram Trace over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bartram Trace 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 Bartram Trace over Kettle Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bartram Trace over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bartram Trace over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.