US Bridges

Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dade County, Georgia · 4.6 MI SW of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008350190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesByrds Chapel Drive
CrossesCrawfish Creek
Location4.6 MI SW of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81168, -85.54782
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Byrds Chapel Drive over Crawfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.