US Bridges

Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga River

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Lyerly · Structure no. 000000005550980

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTaliafero Spgs RD
CrossesChattooga River
Location1 MI S of Lyerly
RouteCounty Highway 321
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38972, -85.40593
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$63.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Taliafero Spgs RD over Chattooga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.