Welcome Hill RD over Chattooga River Trib
FairChattooga County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NW of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550310
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welcome Hill RD over Chattooga River Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welcome Hill RD over Chattooga River Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 76 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welcome Hill RD over Chattooga River Trib built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Welcome Hill RD 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 Welcome Hill RD over Chattooga River Trib carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Welcome Hill RD over Chattooga River Trib?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Welcome Hill RD over Chattooga River Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.