US Bridges

US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Georgia · 0.7 MI E of Desoto · Structure no. 000000026100160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280/ SR 30
CrossesChokee Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Desoto
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountySumter County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95526, -84.04743
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2024)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee Creek carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 280/ SR 30 over Chokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.