US Bridges

Mountian View RD over Tallapoosa River

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350530

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountian View RD over Tallapoosa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Mountian View RD over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMountian View RD
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location4.8 MI NE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 247
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86248, -85.14846
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountian View RD over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountian View RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mountian View RD over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mountian View RD over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mountian View RD over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.