US Bridges

Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In West Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500690

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,506
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLovvorn Road
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
LocationIn West Carrollton
RouteCity Street 805
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58027, -85.10127
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,506 (2024)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 8,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lovvorn Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.