US Bridges

US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib.

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 4.7 MI E of Bremen · Structure no. 000000014300060

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib. in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 78/ SR 8
CrossesChance Creek Trib.
Location4.7 MI E of Bremen
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73149, -85.06386
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 traffic7,640 (2024)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib. carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib.?

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

Who owns US 78/ SR 8 over Chance Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.