US Bridges

SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SE of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500090

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 years old, older 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 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,265 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 95
CrossesRock Spring Creek
Location4.8 MI SE of Chickamauga
RouteState Highway 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81815, -85.23846
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,840 (2024)
Projected traffic5,265 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 95 over Rock Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.