US Bridges

Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2.3 MI SE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750130

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGreenwood Road
CrossesSouth Chickamauga Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88869, -85.08341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Road over South Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.