US Bridges

Boynton Drive over Peavine Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 4.2 MI W of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750290

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boynton Drive over Peavine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Boynton Drive over Peavine Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoynton Drive
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location4.2 MI W of Ringgold
RouteCity Street 1110
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92216, -85.18164
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2024)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boynton Drive over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boynton Drive over Peavine 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 Boynton Drive over Peavine Creek carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boynton Drive over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Boynton Drive over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.