Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib
PoorChattooga County, Georgia · 1.6 MI W of Berryton · Structure no. 000000005550340
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib 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 Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.