US Bridges

Monroe Mill Road over Tallapoosa River

FairPosted for load

Haralson County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NE of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014350660

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Mill Road over Tallapoosa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Monroe Mill Road over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMonroe Mill Road
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location7.1 MI NE of Tallapoosa
RouteCounty Highway 347
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84441, -85.25975
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Mill Road over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Mill 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 Monroe Mill Road over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Mill Road over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Mill Road over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.