US Bridges

SR 91 over Lake Chehaw

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009500860

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Lake Chehaw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 91 over Lake Chehaw in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,595 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 91
CrossesLake Chehaw
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteState Highway 91
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61062, -84.14934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2024)
Projected traffic20,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 91 over Lake Chehaw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 over Lake Chehaw 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Lake Chehaw carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Lake Chehaw?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 over Lake Chehaw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.