Chattooga County Bridge Report Card
Chattooga County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Chattooga County, Georgia
Chattooga County has 112 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.8% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,808 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Chattooga County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 112 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,808 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 | 9.8% | 19.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.4% of measured traffic | 1.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 198,640 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 | 9.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,808 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Chattooga County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,542 | 1952 |
| Oak Hill Road over Mosteller Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,010 | 1930 |
| Lyerly Dam Road over Chattooga River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 520 | 1957 |
| Spring Creek RD over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 323 | 1932 |
| Neal Gap Road over Teloga Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 323 | 1954 |
| Center Post Road over Chattooga River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 310 | 1958 |
| Fish Hatchery RD over Raccoon Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1989 |
| Marble Springs Rd. over Lowe Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 260 | 1958 |
| Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1959 |
| Long Branch Road over Chappel Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1923 |
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.