US Bridges

State Line Road over Little Tallapoosa River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004551230

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Little Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Line Road over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location4.5 MI SW of Bowdon
RouteCounty Highway 813
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4839, -85.30178
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line Road over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line 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 State Line Road over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.