US Bridges

Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek Trib

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · 2.1 MI NE of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550950

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGaytown Road
CrossesChappel Creek Trib
Location2.1 MI NE of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57623, -85.28506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek Trib carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gaytown Road over Chappel Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.