US Bridges

Burnt Mill Road over Chattanooga Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500550

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Mill Road over Chattanooga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Mill Road 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 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 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).

CarriesBurnt Mill Road
CrossesChattanooga Creek
Location6 MI NW of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 2925
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94961, -85.33611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 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 traffic2,590 (2024)
Projected traffic3,840 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Burnt Mill Road over Chattanooga Creek built?

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

What condition is Burnt Mill Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Burnt Mill Road over Chattanooga Creek carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Mill Road 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 Burnt Mill Road over Chattanooga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.