Bowdon-Tyus Road over Little Tallapoosa River
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004500760
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 456 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowdon-Tyus Road over Little Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowdon-Tyus Road over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2032. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bowdon-Tyus Road over Little Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowdon-Tyus 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bowdon-Tyus Road over Little Tallapoosa River carry?
About 1,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bowdon-Tyus Road over Little Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bowdon-Tyus Road over Little Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.