Broad Street over Tallapoosa River
PoorPosted for loadHaralson County, Georgia · 2.4 MI NW of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014350280
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Tallapoosa River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street 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 Broad Street over Tallapoosa River carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Tallapoosa River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Tallapoosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.