US Bridges

Rockmart Road over Tallapoosa River

GoodPosted for load

Haralson County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014300310

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockmart Road over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockmart Road over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRockmart Road
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location8 MI NE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 1618
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88556, -85.09483
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockmart Road over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockmart Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rockmart Road over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockmart Road over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rockmart Road over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.