US Bridges

US 78 over Tallapoosa River

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.8 MI W of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014300040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,690 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 78
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location2.8 MI W of Tallapoosa
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74146, -85.33612
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2024)
Projected traffic3,690 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 over Tallapoosa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 78 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 78 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.