US Bridges

Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Woodland · Structure no. 000000026350280

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChesnut Grove RD
CrossesLazer Creek
Location3 MI W of Woodland
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80141, -84.62551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer 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 Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer Creek carry?

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

How long is Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chesnut Grove RD over Lazer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.