US Bridges

Chason Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib.

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · 8 Miles Southwest of Pelh · Structure no. 000000020551040

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chason Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Chason Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChason Road
CrossesBay Pole Creek Trib.
Location8 Miles Southwest of Pelh
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.09608, -84.2488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chason Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chason Road over Bay Pole 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chason Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chason Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Chason Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.