US Bridges

SR 151 over Little Chickamauga CR TR

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 4.2 MI S of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700180

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 151 over Little Chickamauga CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 151 over Little Chickamauga CR TR in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 151
CrossesLittle Chickamauga CR TR
Location4.2 MI S of Ringgold
RouteState Highway 151
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85963, -85.14419
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 151 over Little Chickamauga CR TR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 151 over Little Chickamauga CR TR 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 CR TR carry?

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

How long is SR 151 over Little Chickamauga CR TR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 151 over Little Chickamauga CR TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.