US Bridges

Hampton Road over Towaliga River

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Hampton · Structure no. 000000015100530

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Road over Towaliga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton Road over Towaliga River in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Road
CrossesTowaliga River
Location2.5 MI E of Hampton
RouteCounty Highway 1577
CountyHenry County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37628, -84.23244
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2024)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Road over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Road over Towaliga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hampton Road over Towaliga River carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hampton Road over Towaliga River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Road over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.