US Bridges

Old Highway 337 over Chelsea Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 3.2 MI NE of Menlo · Structure no. 000000005551020

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 337 over Chelsea Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 337 over Chelsea Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Highway 337
CrossesChelsea Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of Menlo
RouteCounty Highway 322
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.5185, -85.43966
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 337 over Chelsea Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 337 over Chelsea 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 Old Highway 337 over Chelsea Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 337 over Chelsea Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 337 over Chelsea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.