Van Buren Road over Little Towaliga River
FairPosted for loadLamar County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of JCT SR 36 · Structure no. 000000017100290
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 192 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Buren Road over Little Towaliga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren Road over Little Towaliga River in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Buren Road over Little Towaliga River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Buren Road over Little 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Van Buren Road over Little Towaliga River carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Van Buren Road over Little Towaliga River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Van Buren Road over Little Towaliga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.