Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch
GoodPosted for loadThomas County, Georgia · Thomasville - North Secti · Structure no. 000000027500610
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Chatham Drive over Bruces Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.