US Bridges

Stewart Road over Tiger Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 5.9 Mi. NE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750350

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Road over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stewart Road over Tiger Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Road
CrossesTiger Creek
Location5.9 Mi. NE of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92974, -85.007
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Road over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Road over Tiger 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 Stewart Road over Tiger Creek carry?

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

How long is Stewart Road over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stewart Road over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.