US Bridges

Euclid Road over West Chickamauga Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 1.3 MI SE of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550600

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Road over West Chickamauga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Euclid Road over West Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2031. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEuclid Road
CrossesWest Chickamauga Creek
Location1.3 MI SE of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86118, -85.27444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2024)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Euclid Road over West Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euclid 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 Euclid Road over West Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Road over West Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Road over West Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.