US Bridges

Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk Trib

Good

Walker County, Georgia · In East Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029500570

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrittenden Street
CrossesW Chickamauga Crk Trib
LocationIn East Chickamauga
RouteCity Street 1106
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87529, -85.28522
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic7,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk Trib carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Crittenden Street over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.