US Bridges

Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · City of Ivey · Structure no. 000000031900260

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 7,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFall Line Freeway
CrossesLake Tchukolako
LocationCity of Ivey
RouteState Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90391, -83.29864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,730 (2024)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako carry?

About 7,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Line Freeway over Lake Tchukolako?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.