US Bridges

Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2.3 MI SE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F is a concrete culvert carrying Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Road
CrossesS. Chickamauga Creek O/F
Location2.3 MI SE of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88801, -85.08262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F 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 Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Greenwood Road over S. Chickamauga Creek O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.