US Bridges

Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater Creek

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 0.2 MI NE of Ideal · Structure no. 000000019300390

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMarvis Chapman RD
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of Ideal
RouteCounty Highway 682
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37914, -84.18431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marvis Chapman RD over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.