US Bridges

SR 337 over Chattooga Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · In SW Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550150

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 337 over Chattooga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 337 over Chattooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 337
CrossesChattooga Creek
LocationIn SW Lafayette
RouteState Highway 337
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67869, -85.29353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2031
Trucks9%
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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 337 over Chattooga Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 337 over Chattooga 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 337 over Chattooga Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 337 over Chattooga Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 337 over Chattooga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.