US Bridges

I-75 over Little Chickamauga Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 0.5 MI S of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700310

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Little Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Little 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 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 92,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,555 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesLittle Chickamauga Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Ringgold
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90898, -85.11481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,700 (2024)
Projected traffic120,555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Little 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 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 I-75 over Little Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 92,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Little Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Little Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.