US Bridges

Headrick Road over Little Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750190

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Headrick Road over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Headrick Road over Little Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHeadrick Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 223
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93121, -85.00839
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Headrick Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headrick Road over Little 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Headrick Road over Little Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Headrick Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Headrick Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.