US Bridges

SR 100 over Walker Creek

FairPosted for load

Haralson County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014300070

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Walker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 100 over Walker Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 100
CrossesWalker Creek
Location3 MI S of Tallapoosa
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70701, -85.27143
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2024)
Projected traffic4,875 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$867,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 100 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 100 over Walker 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 100 over Walker Creek carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.