US Bridges

SR234 over Chickasawhatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Leary · Structure no. 000000003750230

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
550 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR234 over Chickasawhatchee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR234 over Chickasawhatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2031. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR234
CrossesChickasawhatchee Creek
Location8 MI NE of Leary
RouteState Highway 234
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59331, -84.45357
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$73.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR234 over Chickasawhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR234 over Chickasawhatchee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR234 over Chickasawhatchee Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR234 over Chickasawhatchee Creek?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR234 over Chickasawhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.