US Bridges

Holland / Chattvil over Chattooga River

FairPosted for load

Chattooga County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Lyerly · Structure no. 000000005550570

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland / Chattvil over Chattooga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holland / Chattvil over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland / Chattvil
CrossesChattooga River
Location5 MI SW of Lyerly
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.33575, -85.44566
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holland / Chattvil over Chattooga River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland / Chattvil 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 Holland / Chattvil over Chattooga River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holland / Chattvil over Chattooga River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Holland / Chattvil over Chattooga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.