US Bridges

Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 3.6 MI N of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008750680

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAttapulgus-Climax
CrossesCallahan Branch
Location3.6 MI N of Attapulgus
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80265, -84.47168
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Attapulgus-Climax over Callahan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.