US Bridges

Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550480

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Road
CrossesW Chickamauga Crk Trib
Location6 MI SW of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78743, -85.32138
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib 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 Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Road over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.