US Bridges

SR 100 over Tallapoosa River

Poor

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014300080

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Tallapoosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 100 over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2032. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 100
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location2.5 MI N of Tallapoosa
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77626, -85.29656
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR 100 over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 100 over Tallapoosa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 100 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.