US Bridges

SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · 2 MI East of Lyerly · Structure no. 000000005500130

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 100
CrossesChattooga River Trib
Location2 MI East of Lyerly
RouteState Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40147, -85.3692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 100 over Chattooga River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.