Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 5.9 MI S of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550190
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.