US Bridges

Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston Creek

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 4.3 MI S of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150190

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston Creek in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrown Chapel RD
CrossesPinkston Creek
Location4.3 MI S of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21406, -82.9592
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Brown Chapel RD over Pinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.