Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River
GoodChattooga County, Georgia · 2 MI South of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550760
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Bridge Road over Chattooga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.