US Bridges

Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550970

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR is a steel culvert carrying Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBethel Church Road
CrossesLittle Armuchee Creek TR
Location5.5 MI SE of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48757, -85.23943
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bethel Church Road over Little Armuchee Creek TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.