US Bridges

Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River Trib

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Chattahoochee County, Georgia · .2 KM E Ralph Puckett JCT · Structure no. DAPTRABEN000052

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River Trib is a steel arch - deck carrying Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River Trib in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine RD
CrossesChattahoochee River Trib
Location.2 KM E Ralph Puckett JCT
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.27153, -84.88542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River Trib carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine RD over Chattahoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the Army.