US Bridges

Wooten Road over Peavine Creek

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 5.1 MI NW of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooten Road over Peavine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wooten Road over Peavine Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWooten Road
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location5.1 MI NW of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97401, -85.16783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wooten Road over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wooten Road over Peavine 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wooten Road over Peavine Creek carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wooten Road over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wooten Road over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.