US Bridges

Graysville Road over South Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · In Graysville · Structure no. 000000004750280

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graysville Road over South Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Graysville Road over South Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,765 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesGraysville Road
CrossesSouth Chickamauga Creek
LocationIn Graysville
RouteCity Street 1137
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97729, -85.14487
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,760 (2024)
Projected traffic6,765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graysville Road over South Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graysville Road over South 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Graysville Road over South Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 4,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graysville Road over South Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Graysville Road over South Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.