Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 2.1 MI NE of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550410
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.