US Bridges

SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500300

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 341
CrossesW Chickamauga Crk Trib
Location5.5 MI SW of Chickamauga
RouteState Highway 341
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79827, -85.32934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.