US Bridges

Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib

Good

Macon County, Georgia · West Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019300110

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,225 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChatam Street
CrossesBuck Creek Trib
LocationWest Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29155, -84.06418
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2024)
Projected traffic6,225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chatam Street over Buck Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.