Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004500910
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Tyus-Carrollton RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.