US Bridges

SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,085 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSR 2 (wbl)
CrossesW. Chickamauga Creek O/F
Location2 MI SE of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94336, -85.22401
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2024)
Projected traffic47,085 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 (wbl) over W. Chickamauga Creek O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.