US Bridges

Sloppy Floyd Lake over Chattooga River Trib

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · In Sloppy Floyd ST Park · Structure no. 000000005550520

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sloppy Floyd Lake over Chattooga River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sloppy Floyd Lake over Chattooga River Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSloppy Floyd Lake
CrossesChattooga River Trib
LocationIn Sloppy Floyd ST Park
RouteCounty Highway 815
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.43854, -85.33827
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sloppy Floyd Lake over Chattooga River Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sloppy Floyd Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sloppy Floyd Lake over Chattooga River Trib carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sloppy Floyd Lake over Chattooga River Trib?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sloppy Floyd Lake over Chattooga River Trib?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.