US Bridges

Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 3.3 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300450

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 114 years old, older 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Highway 411
CrossesChicken Creek
Location3.3 MI S of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72203, -84.74596
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 411 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.