US Bridges

Tallokas Road over Hog Creek

FairPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 8 MI SE of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100610

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallokas Road over Hog Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Tallokas Road over Hog Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTallokas Road
CrossesHog Creek
LocationApp 8 MI SE of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyColquitt County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05808, -83.70976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$709,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallokas Road over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallokas Road over Hog 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tallokas Road over Hog Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tallokas Road over Hog Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tallokas Road over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.