Salem Church Road over Little Tallapoosa River
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004500930
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Church Road over Little Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Church Road over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Church Road over Little Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Church 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Little Tallapoosa River carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salem Church Road over Little Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Church Road over Little Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.