Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWalker County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550430
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.