US Bridges

SR 195 over Chokee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · Desoto City Limit · Structure no. 000000026100260

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 195 over Chokee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 195 over Chokee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 195
CrossesChokee Creek
LocationDesoto City Limit
RouteState Highway 195
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.9628, -84.06192
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 195 over Chokee Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 195 over Chokee Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 195 over Chokee Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 195 over Chokee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 195 over Chokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.