US Bridges

N. Bailey Ave. over Chokee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · Leslie City Limits · Structure no. 000000026150220

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Bailey Ave. over Chokee Creek is a steel culvert carrying N. Bailey Ave. over Chokee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Bailey Ave.
CrossesChokee Creek
LocationLeslie City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountySumter County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96316, -84.08624
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Bailey Ave. over Chokee Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Bailey Ave. 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 N. Bailey Ave. over Chokee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Bailey Ave. over Chokee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns N. Bailey Ave. over Chokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.