Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550520
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.