Catoosa County Bridge Report Card
Catoosa County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Catoosa County, Georgia
Catoosa County has 86 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.5% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,400 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Catoosa County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 86 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,400 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.5% | 7.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.3% | 4.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,567,997 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,400 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Catoosa County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Drive over I-75 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,950 | 1961 |
| Keith Road over Little Tiger Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,340 | 1967 |
| Spivey Road over Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1975 |
| SR 2 (ebl) over Peavine Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 20,500 | 1969 |
| SR 2 (wbl) over Peavine Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 13,900 | 1969 |
| I-75 over SR 146 | High traffic | Good | 103,000 | 1961 |
| I-75 over CR 15 Scruggs Road | High traffic | Fair | 103,000 | 1961 |
| I-75 over Chickamauga Creek | High traffic | Fair | 103,000 | 1961 |
| I-75 over SR 2 | High traffic | Fair | 94,800 | 1961 |
| I-75 (nbl) over Three Notch Road | High traffic | Fair | 94,800 | 1961 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.