US Bridges

Belt Road over Dry Branch

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750050

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,860
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Road over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Road over Dry Branch in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location7 MI SW of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87107, -85.23327
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2024)
Projected traffic3,780 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Road over Dry Branch 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 Belt Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belt Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.