US Bridges

Chattsworth RD over Dozier Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550120

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chattsworth RD over Dozier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chattsworth RD over Dozier Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChattsworth RD
CrossesDozier Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53922, -84.81253
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chattsworth RD over Dozier Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chattsworth RD over Dozier 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chattsworth RD over Dozier Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chattsworth RD over Dozier Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Chattsworth RD over Dozier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.