US Bridges

SR 341 over W Chickamauga Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 4.6 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500310

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over W Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 341 over W Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 341
CrossesW Chickamauga Creek
Location4.6 MI SW of Chickamauga
RouteState Highway 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81132, -85.32511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 341 over W Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 341 over W Chickamauga 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 341 over W Chickamauga Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 341 over W Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over W Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.