US Bridges

US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · In West Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700090

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,025 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 41 SR 2
CrossesSouth Chickamauga Creek
LocationIn West Ringgold
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.91909, -85.12624
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek 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 US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SR 2 over South Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.