Foster Mill Road over Chattooga Creek
GoodPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550200
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foster Mill Road over Chattooga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Foster Mill Road over Chattooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foster Mill Road over Chattooga Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Foster Mill Road over Chattooga 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Foster Mill Road over Chattooga Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Foster Mill Road over Chattooga Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Foster Mill Road over Chattooga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.