US Bridges

Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350750

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy Dean Road
CrossesTab Creek Trib
Location4.5 MI NE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84999, -85.13319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Roy Dean Road over Tab Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.