Spivey Road over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadCatoosa County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750210
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spivey Road over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spivey Road over Sugar Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spivey Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spivey Road over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Spivey Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spivey Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Spivey Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.