US Bridges

W Hickory Level RD over Little Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SW of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000004551250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hickory Level RD over Little Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Hickory Level RD over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Hickory Level RD
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location6.5 MI SW of Villa Rica
RouteCounty Highway 824
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68164, -85.0134
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$428,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hickory Level RD over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Hickory Level 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 W Hickory Level RD over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Hickory Level RD over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Hickory Level RD over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.