US Bridges

Young Man Road over White Chimney River

Fair

McIntosh County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 000000019100390

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Man Road over White Chimney River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Young Man Road over White Chimney River in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesYoung Man Road
CrossesWhite Chimney River
Location3 MI NE of JCT SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 1094
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58259, -81.37829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2024)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Man Road over White Chimney River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Man Road over White Chimney River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Young Man Road over White Chimney River carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Young Man Road over White Chimney River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Young Man Road over White Chimney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.