US Bridges

SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 4.6 MI NW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500330

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 341
CrossesChattanooga Creek
Location4.6 MI NW of Chickamauga
RouteState Highway 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92306, -85.34591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2024)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 341 over Chattanooga 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.