US Bridges

Corinth-Poseyville over Little River

FairPosted for load

Haralson County, Georgia · 4.1 MI E of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corinth-Poseyville over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corinth-Poseyville over Little River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCorinth-Poseyville
CrossesLittle River
Location4.1 MI E of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79775, -85.11864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corinth-Poseyville over Little River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corinth-Poseyville over Little River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Corinth-Poseyville over Little River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Corinth-Poseyville over Little River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Corinth-Poseyville over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.