US Bridges

SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004750520

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl is a concrete culvert carrying SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 146
CrossesChickamauga Creek Overfl
Location3 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 146
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95737, -85.20437
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 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 traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl 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 SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl?

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

Who owns SR 146 over Chickamauga Creek Overfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.