US Bridges

New York Road over Chokee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Georgia · 4 MI W Lake Blackshear · Structure no. 000000017700170

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Road over Chokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New York Road over Chokee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNew York Road
CrossesChokee Creek
Location4 MI W Lake Blackshear
RouteCounty Highway 1965
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.87882, -83.99275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New York Road over Chokee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is New York Road over Chokee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New York Road over Chokee Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New York Road over Chokee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New York Road over Chokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.