US Bridges

Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 9.7 MI SW of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750490

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesColbert Hollow Roa
CrossesLittle Chickamauga Creek
Location9.7 MI SW of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 162
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77882, -85.15367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Colbert Hollow Roa over Little Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.