US Bridges

SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 6.4 MI W of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300340

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek is a concrete tee beam 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 201
CrossesEast Chickamauga Creek
Location6.4 MI W of Dalton
RouteState Highway 201
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76449, -85.08016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2024)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$938,000
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 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 201 over East Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.