US Bridges

SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · 0.6 Miles East of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000009500350

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesChickasawhatchee Creek
Location0.6 Miles East of Calhoun
RouteState Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50401, -84.43041
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2024)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee 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 SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Chickasawhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.