US Bridges

SR 114 over Chattooga River Trib

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Lyerly · Structure no. 000000005500160

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Chattooga River Trib is a steel culvert carrying SR 114 over Chattooga River Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

CarriesSR 114
CrossesChattooga River Trib
Location1.5 MI SW of Lyerly
RouteState Highway 114
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38479, -85.42427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2024)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 114 over Chattooga River Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 114 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 114 over Chattooga River Trib carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Chattooga River Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 114 over Chattooga River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.