US Bridges

Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Haralson County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350650

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoppermine Road
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location7.1 MI NE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 345
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85497, -85.08605
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa 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 Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coppermine Road over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.