Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar Creek
FairPosted for loadCatoosa County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750160
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar 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 Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mt. Vernon Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.