Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek
FairWhitfield County, Georgia · 6.3 MI W of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350410
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Freeman Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.