Chattanooga Valley over Rock Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 6.1 MI NW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500280
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chattanooga Valley over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chattanooga Valley over Rock Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chattanooga Valley over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chattanooga Valley over Rock 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Chattanooga Valley over Rock Creek carry?
About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chattanooga Valley over Rock Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Chattanooga Valley over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.