US Bridges

Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · In C.L. of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009750630

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChapel Crossing
CrossesOverflow from Lake
LocationIn C.L. of Douglasville
RouteCity Street 838
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70568, -84.72331
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake 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 Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chapel Crossing over Overflow from Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.