Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga Creek
GoodPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550370
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga 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 Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Shipp Road over Little Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.