Dogwood Valley RD over East Chickamauga Creek
FairCatoosa County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750140
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dogwood Valley RD over East Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dogwood Valley RD over East Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dogwood Valley RD over East Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dogwood Valley RD over East 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Dogwood Valley RD over East Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dogwood Valley RD over East Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dogwood Valley RD over East Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.