Edwards Road over Chokeelagee Creek
GoodLee County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Smithville · Structure no. 000000017750060
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edwards Road over Chokeelagee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Edwards Road over Chokeelagee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 51 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edwards Road over Chokeelagee Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Edwards Road over Chokeelagee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Edwards Road over Chokeelagee Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Edwards Road over Chokeelagee Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Edwards Road over Chokeelagee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.