Gordon Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitfield County, Georgia · 8.7 MI W of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350430
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gordon Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 83 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gordon Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Gordon 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 Gordon Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gordon Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gordon Springs RD over East Chickamauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.