US Bridges

Steele Road over Black Springs Trib

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Fort Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004750380

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Road over Black Springs Trib is a concrete slab carrying Steele Road over Black Springs Trib in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,455 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSteele Road
CrossesBlack Springs Trib
Location2 MI N of Fort Oglethorpe
RouteCounty Highway 1135
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97257, -85.23427
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2024)
Projected traffic4,455 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steele Road over Black Springs Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steele Road over Black Springs Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Steele Road over Black Springs Trib carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steele Road over Black Springs Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Road over Black Springs Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.