US Bridges

Reavesville Road over Little Tallapoosa River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004550250

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reavesville Road over Little Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reavesville Road over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesReavesville Road
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location2.5 MI S of Bowdon
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50103, -85.25232
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reavesville Road over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reavesville 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 July 2024.

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

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reavesville Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Reavesville Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.