US Bridges

SR 2 over Tiger Creek

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2.4 MI E of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Tiger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Tiger Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2031. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesTiger Creek
Location2.4 MI E of Ringgold
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90601, -85.06844
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,270 (2024)
Projected traffic7,575 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Tiger Creek 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 SR 2 over Tiger Creek carry?

About 5,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.