US Bridges

Victory Church Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004500790

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Church Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victory Church Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVictory Church Rd.
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location3 MI SE of Bowdon
RouteCounty Highway 1613
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51049, -85.21066
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory Church Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Church Rd. 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 Victory Church Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

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

How long is Victory Church Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Church Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.