US Bridges

SR 193 over West Chickamauga Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550780

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over West Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 193 over West Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 193
CrossesWest Chickamauga Creek
Location6.4 MI NW of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75883, -85.3737
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over West Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 193 over West 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 193 over West Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 over West Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 193 over West Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.