US Bridges

Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress Creek Trib

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · App 6 MI SW of Enigma · Structure no. 000000001950680

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress Creek Trib in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParker Chapel Rd.
CrossesCypress Creek Trib
LocationApp 6 MI SW of Enigma
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33624, -83.37582
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Parker Chapel Rd. over Cypress Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.