Baker-Hearn Circle over West Chickamauga Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550450
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker-Hearn Circle over West Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker-Hearn Circle 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker-Hearn Circle over West Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker-Hearn Circle 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 Baker-Hearn Circle over West Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Baker-Hearn Circle over West Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Baker-Hearn Circle over West Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.