US Bridges

Old HWY 100 over Walker Creek

FairPosted for load

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.4 MI S of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014350210

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 100 over Walker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 100
CrossesWalker Creek
Location2.4 MI S of Tallapoosa
RouteCounty Highway 110
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71078, -85.29803
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 100 over Walker Creek built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 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 Old HWY 100 over Walker Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 100 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 100 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.