US Bridges

CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017100110

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 321
CrossesBig Towaliga Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0756, -84.1698
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 321 over Big Towaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.