US Bridges

US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700100

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 / SR 2
CrossesCherokee Branch
Location1.8 MI E of Ringgold
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90807, -85.08051
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2024)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 41 / SR 2 over Cherokee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.