US Bridges

Lafayette Road over Stream

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2.8 Miles South of Visito · Structure no. 5220006P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,626
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Lafayette Road over Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lafayette Road over Stream in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,626 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,551 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Road
CrossesStream
Location2.8 Miles South of Visito
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90061, -85.26142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,626 (2019)
Projected traffic5,551 by 2039
Trucks6%
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

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Road over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette Road over Stream carry?

About 4,626 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Road over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Road over Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.