US Bridges

Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River Trib

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · App 6 MI W Donville · Structure no. 000000025300180

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River Trib in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesButler Ferry Road
CrossesChattahoochee River Trib
LocationApp 6 MI W Donville
RouteCounty Highway 1975
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05411, -84.99195
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River Trib carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Butler Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.