US Bridges

Big Popular Road over Chandlers Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of Turin · Structure no. 000000007700780

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Popular Road over Chandlers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Popular Road over Chandlers Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,460 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Popular Road
CrossesChandlers Creek
Location4.5 MI W of Turin
RouteCounty Highway 2081
CountyCoweta County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35545, -84.70842
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic6,490 (2024)
Projected traffic8,460 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Popular Road over Chandlers Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Popular Road over Chandlers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Big Popular Road over Chandlers Creek carry?

About 6,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Popular Road over Chandlers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Big Popular Road over Chandlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.