Central Avenue over Chattooga River
FairPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · In Trion · Structure no. 000000005500360
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 326 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Chattooga River is a concrete tee beam carrying Central Avenue over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,045 by 2031. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Chattooga River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Central Avenue over Chattooga River 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 Central Avenue over Chattooga River carry?
About 5,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Chattooga River?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Chattooga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.