Reeds Bridge RD over West Chickamauga Creek
FairCatoosa County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700560
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 272 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,194
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reeds Bridge RD over West Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Bridge RD over West Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 34 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 Reeds Bridge RD over West Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reeds Bridge RD over West 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Reeds Bridge RD over West Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Reeds Bridge RD over West Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Reeds Bridge RD over West Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.