Keith-Salem Road over Sugar Creek
GoodPosted for loadCatoosa County, Georgia · 4.4 MI NE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750200
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Keith-Salem Road over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keith-Salem Road over Sugar 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Keith-Salem Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Keith-Salem Road over Sugar 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 Keith-Salem Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Keith-Salem Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Keith-Salem Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.