US Bridges

Three Notch Road over Peavine Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 5.7 MI SW of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750560

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Notch Road over Peavine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Notch Road over Peavine Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2037. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThree Notch Road
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location5.7 MI SW of Ringgold
RouteCounty Highway 2207
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87931, -85.19681
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2024)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$26.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Notch Road over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Notch Road over Peavine 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Three Notch Road over Peavine Creek carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Three Notch Road over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Three Notch Road over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.