US Bridges

SR 166 over Chattahoochee River

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · Douglas-Fulton CO Line · Structure no. 000000009700150

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 166 over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 166 over Chattahoochee River in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2032. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 166
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationDouglas-Fulton CO Line
RouteState Highway 166
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69315, -84.63039
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 166 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 166 over Chattahoochee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 166 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 166 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 166 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.