US Bridges

First Street over Chappel Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · In East Trion · Structure no. 000000005500400

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Chappel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying First Street over Chappel Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesChappel Creek
LocationIn East Trion
RouteCounty Highway 2917
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54629, -85.29872
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 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

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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Chappel Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Chappel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does First Street over Chappel Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Chappel Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns First Street over Chappel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.