US Bridges

Nick-A-Jack Lane over Chattanooga Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 4.3 MI NW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500430

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nick-A-Jack Lane over Chattanooga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nick-A-Jack Lane over Chattanooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNick-A-Jack Lane
CrossesChattanooga Creek
Location4.3 MI NW of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 1566
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.91153, -85.35117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nick-A-Jack Lane over Chattanooga Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nick-A-Jack Lane 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 Nick-A-Jack Lane over Chattanooga Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nick-A-Jack Lane over Chattanooga Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nick-A-Jack Lane over Chattanooga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.