I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek
FairCatoosa County, Georgia · 1.9 MI SW of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700290
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 5 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 92,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,555 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 92,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 over South Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.