US Bridges

SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Athens · Structure no. 000000005900030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 33,090 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,635 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 10 Loop (cbl)
CrossesM-323 Tallassee Road
Location3 MI W of Athens
RouteState Highway 10
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96419, -83.42798
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,090 (2024)
Projected traffic49,635 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road carry?

About 33,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 Loop (cbl) over M-323 Tallassee Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.