Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek
PoorPosted for loadCatoosa County, Georgia · 4.5 MI East of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700500
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2031. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek carry?
About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.