US Bridges

SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk Trib

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 6.1 MI NE of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500070

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk Trib in Walker 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 95
CrossesL. Chickamauga Crk Trib
Location6.1 MI NE of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75405, -85.19335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk Trib built?

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

What condition is SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk Trib carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 95 over L. Chickamauga Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.