US Bridges

SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2.4 MI SE Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700060

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,085 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2 (wbl)
CrossesWest Chickamauga Creek
Location2.4 MI SE Ft Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94136, -85.21964
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,390 (2024)
Projected traffic47,085 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 31,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 (wbl) over West Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.