Houston Valley RD over Dry Creek
GoodCatoosa County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750600
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston Valley RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Valley RD over Dry Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston Valley RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston Valley RD over Dry 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 Houston Valley RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Houston Valley RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Houston Valley RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.