US Bridges

Laura Chapel RD over Otter Creek Trib.

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 2.1 MI SE of Patterson · Structure no. 000000022950410

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laura Chapel RD over Otter Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Laura Chapel RD over Otter Creek Trib. in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLaura Chapel RD
CrossesOtter Creek Trib.
Location2.1 MI SE of Patterson
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34305, -82.11917
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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$4.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laura Chapel RD over Otter Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laura Chapel RD over Otter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Laura Chapel RD over Otter Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Laura Chapel RD over Otter Creek Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Laura Chapel RD over Otter Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.