US Bridges

Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 11 MI SE of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007151830

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChapman Road
CrossesLittle Creek Trib
LocationApp 11 MI SE of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 491
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.06867, -83.64767
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chapman Road over Little Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.