US Bridges

Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · In NW Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500650

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,860
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKings Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
LocationIn NW Carrollton
RouteCity Street 802
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59429, -85.08807
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,860 (2024)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Bridge Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.