Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · At East Lyerly Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000005550490
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 223 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyerly Dam 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.