US Bridges

Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550730

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMartin Clement Rd.
CrossesW. Chickamauga Creek
Location2 MI SW of Chickamauga
RouteCounty Highway 171
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84527, -85.30578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$779,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Clement Rd. over W. Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.