US Bridges

SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Rossville · Structure no. 000000029500540

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,860 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 193
CrossesChattanooga Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Rossville
RouteState Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95734, -85.3348
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
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 traffic8,400 (2024)
Projected traffic10,860 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 193 over Chattanooga Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 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 193 over Chattanooga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.