US Bridges

Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River

FairPosted for load

Gordon County, Georgia · In SE Industrial City · Structure no. 000000012950650

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Chapel Road
CrossesCoosawattee River
LocationIn SE Industrial City
RouteCounty Highway 475
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57631, -84.86023
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Chapel Road over Coosawattee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.