US Bridges

Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek

FairPosted for load

Chattooga County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Summerville · Structure no. 000000005500210

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTrion- Teloga Road
CrossesTeloga Creek
Location5 MI NW of Summerville
RouteCounty Highway 817
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54349, -85.38536
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2032
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$867,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Trion- Teloga Road over Teloga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.