US Bridges

Chubb Road over Lake Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SE of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011550080

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chubb Road over Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chubb Road over Lake Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChubb Road
CrossesLake Creek
Location3.2 MI SE of Cave Spring
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0884, -85.2846
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$567,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chubb Road over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chubb Road over Lake Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chubb Road over Lake Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chubb Road over Lake Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Chubb Road over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.