US Bridges

Mckenze Bridge Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004550670

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckenze Bridge Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Mckenze Bridge Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMckenze Bridge Rd.
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location3.5 MI N of Carrollton
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62866, -85.04908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckenze Bridge Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckenze Bridge Rd. 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 Mckenze Bridge Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

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

How long is Mckenze Bridge Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mckenze Bridge Rd. over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.