US Bridges

Atwood Street over East Chippewa

GoodPosted for load

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.25 MI S of SR 204P (sav · Structure no. 000000005101480

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,795
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwood Street over East Chippewa is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Atwood Street over East Chippewa in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,795 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAtwood Street
CrossesEast Chippewa
Location0.25 MI S of SR 204P (sav
RouteCity Street 4010
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99524, -81.11989
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,795 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atwood Street over East Chippewa built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwood Street over East Chippewa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Atwood Street over East Chippewa carry?

About 4,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atwood Street over East Chippewa?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Atwood Street over East Chippewa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.