US Bridges

US 27/SR 1 over West Chickamauga Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 1.3 MI E of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029551160

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
425 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27/SR 1 over West Chickamauga Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27/SR 1 over West Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2042. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27/SR 1
CrossesWest Chickamauga Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Chickamauga
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87323, -85.26866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$56.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27/SR 1 over West Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27/SR 1 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 27/SR 1 over West Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 27/SR 1 over West Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 27/SR 1 over West Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.