US Bridges

Halls Mill Road over West Chickamauga Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 6.7 MI NW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550800

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Mill Road over West Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halls Mill Road over West Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHalls Mill Road
CrossesWest Chickamauga Creek
Location6.7 MI NW of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78146, -85.35713
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic195 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Mill Road over West Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Mill Road 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 Halls Mill Road over West Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halls Mill Road over West Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Mill Road over West Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.