Chappell Mill Rd over Buck Creek
Lamar County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Chappell Mill Rd over Buck Creek in Lamar County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 64 inventoried bridges in Lamar County rated fair (40.6%); 2 (3.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 147 ft |
| Location | 9 Mi N of Barnesville |
| NBI structure number | 000000017150200 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lamar County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over Buck Creek Trib. | 1966 | 90,100 | Good |
| I-75 over Buck Creek | 1966 | 90,100 | Fair |
| I-75 over High Falls Creek | 1966 | 90,100 | Fair |
| US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek | 1964 | 15,000 | Good |
| US 341 (nbl) over NS Railroad | 1964 | 12,800 | Fair |
| US 341 (nbl) over CR 74 Old Zebulon Rd | 1964 | 12,800 | Good |
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