US Bridges

SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700580

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,275 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 151
CrossesChickamauga Creek Trib
Location2 MI S of Ringgold
RouteState Highway 151
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89693, -85.1309
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,275 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 151 over Chickamauga Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.