US Bridges

SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 8.1 MI W of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300330

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 201
CrossesEast Chickamauga Creek
Location8.1 MI W of Dalton
RouteState Highway 201
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.73927, -85.10496
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 201 over East 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.