Lafayette Street over South Chickamauga Creek
FairCatoosa County, Georgia · In South Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700480
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,194
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Street over South Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Street over South Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Street over South Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Lafayette Street 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lafayette Street over South Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Street over South Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Street over South Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.