US Bridges

Red Belt Road over West Chickamauga Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NE of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550550

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Belt Road over West Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Belt Road 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 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Belt Road
CrossesWest Chickamauga Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88231, -85.26731
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2024)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Belt Road over West Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Belt 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 Red Belt Road over West Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Belt Road over West Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Red Belt Road over West Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.