Brown Chapel RD over Buffalo Creek
GoodHancock County, Georgia · 6.8 MI S of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150420
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Chapel RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Chapel RD over Buffalo Creek in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Chapel RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Chapel RD over Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brown Chapel RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Chapel RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.