US Bridges

Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Berryton · Structure no. 000000005550100

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWildlife Lake Road
CrossesChattooga River Trib
Location3 MI E of Berryton
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44084, -85.34666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib 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 Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wildlife Lake Road over Chattooga River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.