Garretts Chapel RD over Chattanooga Creek
FairWalker County, Georgia · 4.2 MI W of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550700
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garretts Chapel RD over Chattanooga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garretts Chapel RD over Chattanooga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 91 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garretts Chapel RD over Chattanooga Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Garretts Chapel RD 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 Garretts Chapel RD over Chattanooga Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garretts Chapel RD over Chattanooga Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Garretts Chapel RD over Chattanooga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.