Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek
PoorPosted for loadWhitfield County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350500
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.