Tate Road over Chattooga River
FairChattooga County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550320
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tate Road over Chattooga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tate Road over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tate Road over Chattooga River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tate Road 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 Tate Road over Chattooga River carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Tate Road over Chattooga River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Tate Road over Chattooga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.