Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee Creek
PoorPosted for loadBartow County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N of Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001550560
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Chamlee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.