US Bridges

Tyus-Carrollton RD over Little Tallapoosa River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004551700

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyus-Carrollton RD over Little Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyus-Carrollton RD over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTyus-Carrollton RD
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
Location5.5 MI SE of Bowdon
RouteCounty Highway 2818
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49961, -85.17303
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$21.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyus-Carrollton RD over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyus-Carrollton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tyus-Carrollton RD over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tyus-Carrollton RD over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tyus-Carrollton RD over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.