US Bridges

Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Patterson · Structure no. 000000022950060

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLaura Chapel RD
CrossesGriffin Branch
Location2 MI SE of Patterson
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3453, -82.11915
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Laura Chapel RD over Griffin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.