US Bridges

Pryor Road over Chokee Creek

Good

Lee County, Georgia · 15.3 MI NE of Leesburg · Structure no. 000000017750040

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryor Road over Chokee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pryor Road over Chokee Creek in Lee 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPryor Road
CrossesChokee Creek
Location15.3 MI NE of Leesburg
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91182, -84.02309
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pryor Road over Chokee Creek built?

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

What condition is Pryor 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 Pryor Road over Chokee Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pryor Road over Chokee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pryor Road over Chokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.