US Bridges

Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550120

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib is a steel culvert carrying Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesLittle Armuchee Ck Trib
Location5 MI SE of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51645, -85.22445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Johnson Road over Little Armuchee Ck Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.