US Bridges

Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche Creek

Good

Baker County, Georgia · 8.9 Miles NW of Newton · Structure no. 000000000750160

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesClear Lake Road
CrossesChickasawhatche Creek
Location8.9 Miles NW of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.38745, -84.46596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2031
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Lake Road over Chickasawhatche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.