US Bridges

SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib.

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Rossville · Structure no. 000000029500530

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

About this bridge

SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib. 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 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 193
CrossesChattanooga Creek Trib.
Location5 MI SW of Rossville
RouteState Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92978, -85.34326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.