US Bridges

SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2031. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesChickamauga Creek
Location3 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 146
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95745, -85.20586
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.