US Bridges

Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little River

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 3.6 MI N of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350520

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTallapoosa E Ch RD
CrossesLittle River
Location3.6 MI N of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 235
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85331, -85.16948
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tallapoosa E Ch RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.