US Bridges

Old Highway 27 over Chappel Creek Trib

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · In North Trion · Structure no. 000000005500370

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 27 over Chappel Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 27 over Chappel Creek Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Highway 27
CrossesChappel Creek Trib
LocationIn North Trion
RouteCity Street 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55171, -85.30494
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 27 over Chappel Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 27 over Chappel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 27 over Chappel Creek Trib carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 27 over Chappel Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Highway 27 over Chappel Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.