US Bridges

SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine Creek

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE Fort Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700080

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,205 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 2 (wbl)
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location4.5 MI SE Fort Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93113, -85.17898
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2024)
Projected traffic26,205 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine 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 Peavine Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.