US Bridges

Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · At N Carrollton City Lmt · Structure no. 000000004550540

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Bremen Road
CrossesL. Tallapoosa River Trib
LocationAt N Carrollton City Lmt
RouteCity Street 1113
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60632, -85.08466
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib 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 Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Bremen Road over L. Tallapoosa River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.