I-75 over Chickamauga Creek
FairCatoosa County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NE Fort Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700450
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 over Chickamauga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 6 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 103,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,595 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 139 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 over Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-75 over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-75 over Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 103,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-75 over Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 over Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.