US Bridges

Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Rossville · Structure no. 000000029551110

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Valley RD
CrossesChattanooga Creek O/F
Location4 MI SW of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94136, -85.33774
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$895,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Valley RD over Chattanooga Creek O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.