US Bridges

Alexanders Bridge over West Chickamauga Creek

GoodPosted for load

Catoosa County, Georgia · 1.1 Miles to Ga Route S10 · Structure no. 5220001P0000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Alexanders Bridge over West Chickamauga Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Alexanders Bridge over West Chickamauga Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexanders Bridge
CrossesWest Chickamauga Creek
Location1.1 Miles to Ga Route S10
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90681, -85.22961
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic372 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexanders Bridge over West Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexanders Bridge over West 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Alexanders Bridge over West Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alexanders Bridge over West Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Alexanders Bridge over West Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.