US Bridges

Joe Chandler RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 5.3 MI E of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900660

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Chandler RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Joe Chandler RD over Cedar Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,705 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJoe Chandler RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.3 MI E of Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 2686
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30994, -83.73263
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,370 (2024)
Projected traffic3,705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Chandler RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Chandler RD over Cedar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Chandler RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Chandler RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Joe Chandler RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.