US Bridges

Glass Mill Road over Crawfish Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 2.3 MI SE of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550420

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glass Mill Road over Crawfish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Glass Mill Road over Crawfish 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlass Mill Road
CrossesCrawfish Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 166
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84767, -85.26349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glass Mill Road over Crawfish Creek built?

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

What condition is Glass Mill Road over Crawfish 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Glass Mill Road over Crawfish Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glass Mill Road over Crawfish Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Glass Mill Road over Crawfish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.