US Bridges

SR 151 over Little Chickamauga Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700170

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 151 over Little Chickamauga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 151 over Little Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 151
CrossesLittle Chickamauga Creek
Location5.5 MI S of Ringgold
RouteState Highway 151
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84362, -85.14101
Functional classRural 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,280 (2024)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 151 over Little Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 151 over Little 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 SR 151 over Little Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 6,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 151 over Little Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 151 over Little Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.