US Bridges

Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner Creek

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Chauncey · Structure no. 000000009100260

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChauncy-Dublin HWY
CrossesJoiner Creek
Location6.2 MI NE of Chauncey
RouteState Highway 165
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18351, -83.01399
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic375 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chauncy-Dublin HWY over Joiner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.