O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550560
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns O. Chattanooga Val over Chattanooga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.