US Bridges

Lake View Drive over Black Branch

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 1.6 MI E of JCT SR 1 · Structure no. 000000004700490

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake View Drive over Black Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake View Drive over Black Branch in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLake View Drive
CrossesBlack Branch
Location1.6 MI E of JCT SR 1
RouteCity Street 1100
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97617, -85.24039
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2024)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake View Drive over Black Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake View Drive over Black Branch 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 Lake View Drive over Black Branch carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake View Drive over Black Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lake View Drive over Black Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.