Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek
FairPosted for loadLee County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Smithville · Structure no. 000000017750050
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Airport Road over Chokeelagee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.