US Bridges

Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek

Good

Lamar County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 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 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesBig Towaliga Creek
Location1 MI NW of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07187, -84.18523
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Grove Street over Big Towaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.