US Bridges

City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib.

Good

Lamar County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150180

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib. is a concrete slab carrying City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib. in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCity Pond Road
CrossesL. Towaliga River Trib.
Location6 MI NE of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12031, -84.10945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib. 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 City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib. carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib.?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns City Pond Road over L. Towaliga River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.