US Bridges

SR 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · 0.3 Miles E Calhoun Co. · Structure no. 000000009550220

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 234
CrossesChickasawhatchee CR Trib
Location0.3 Miles E Calhoun Co.
RouteState Highway 234
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59318, -84.44881
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,325 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$4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib 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 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 234 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.