US Bridges

SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Rossville · Structure no. 000000029500520

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 193
CrossesChattanooga Creek
Location5 MI SW of Rossville
RouteState Highway 193
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92855, -85.34452
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2024)
Projected traffic7,200 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 193 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.