US Bridges

State Route 3 (us over Tiger Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 1.9 MI East of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750550

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 3 (us over Tiger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 3 (us over Tiger Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 3 (us
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1.9 MI East of Ringgold
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90531, -85.07709
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,140 (2024)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 3 (us over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 3 (us 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 3 (us over Tiger Creek carry?

About 8,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 3 (us over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 3 (us over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.