SR 44 over Kettle Creek
GoodWilkes County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SW of Washington · Structure no. 000000031750460
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 44 over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 44 over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 44 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 SR 44 over Kettle Creek carry?
About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 44 over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 44 over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.