Yates Springs RD over Little Chickamauga Creek
FairPosted for loadCatoosa County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SW of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750120
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yates Springs RD over Little Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yates Springs RD over Little Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yates Springs RD over Little Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yates Springs RD over Little 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 Yates Springs RD over Little Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yates Springs RD over Little Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Yates Springs RD over Little Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.