Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550440
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga 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 Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bethel Road over West Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.