US Bridges

Chappell Mill Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Montrose · Structure no. 000000017551120

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chappell Mill Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chappell Mill Road over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChappell Mill Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3 MI N of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 393
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59792, -83.13293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic163 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chappell Mill Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chappell Mill Road over Turkey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chappell Mill Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chappell Mill Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chappell Mill Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.