Ballard Bridge RD over Little Tallapoosa River
FairCarroll County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004550440
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballard Bridge RD over Little Tallapoosa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ballard Bridge RD over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ballard Bridge RD over Little Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballard Bridge 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ballard Bridge RD over Little Tallapoosa River carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ballard Bridge RD over Little Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ballard Bridge RD over Little Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.