US Bridges

Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 2.4 MI E of Lyerly · Structure no. 000000005550860

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLick Skillet Road
CrossesChattooga River Trib
Location2.4 MI E of Lyerly
RouteCounty Highway 320
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40573, -85.36328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Skillet Road over Chattooga River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.