US Bridges

Harmony H.R. RD over Little Towaliga River

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150210

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony H.R. RD over Little Towaliga River is a concrete slab carrying Harmony H.R. RD over Little Towaliga River in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony H.R. RD
CrossesLittle Towaliga River
Location7.5 MI NE of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyLamar County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12732, -84.04939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 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 traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harmony H.R. RD over Little Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony H.R. RD 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 Harmony H.R. RD over Little Towaliga River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harmony H.R. RD over Little Towaliga River?

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 Harmony H.R. RD over Little Towaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.