US Bridges

East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chattooga County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Subligna · Structure no. 000000005500330

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesEast Armuchee RD
CrossesWest Armuchee Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Subligna
RouteCounty Highway 1028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56882, -85.16094
Functional classRural Major 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee 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 East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Armuchee RD over West Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.