Center Post Road over Chattooga River
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550300
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Post Road over Chattooga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Post Road over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Post Road over Chattooga River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Post Road over Chattooga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Center Post Road over Chattooga River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Center Post Road over Chattooga River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Center Post Road over Chattooga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.