US Bridges

SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · 2.3 MI NE of Dawson · Structure no. 000000027300200

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 118
CrossesChickasawhatchee CR Trib
Location2.3 MI NE of Dawson
RouteState Highway 118
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.79805, -84.41865
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 118 over Chickasawhatchee CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.