US Bridges

Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · App 1 Miles West of Atta · Structure no. 000000008700430

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAttapulgus Road
CrossesLittle Attapulgus Crk
LocationApp 1 Miles West of Atta
RouteCounty Highway 1952
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.74987, -84.50096
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Attapulgus Road over Little Attapulgus Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.