US Bridges

Northside Drive over Little Tallapoosa River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · @ N Carrollton Cty Limits · Structure no. 000000004551410

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive over Little Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Drive over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 36 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,820 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorthside Drive
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location@ N Carrollton Cty Limits
RouteState Highway 1063
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61444, -85.07008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,820 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Northside Drive 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 Northside Drive over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside Drive over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.