US Bridges

SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029550940

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,295 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1 (us 27)
CrossesChickamauga Creek Trib
Location3 MI N of Chickamauga
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89357, -85.27188
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,295 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib 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 SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 1 (us 27) over Chickamauga Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.