US Bridges

Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · Ga-Tenn State Line · Structure no. 000000004750300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee Valley RD
CrossesOak Mountain Branch
LocationGa-Tenn State Line
RouteCounty Highway 388
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.98668, -85.06484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch 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 Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Valley RD over Oak Mountain Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.