US Bridges

High Falls Road over Towaliga River

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Georgia · 11 MI NW of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700640

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,040
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Falls Road over Towaliga River is a concrete tee beam carrying High Falls Road over Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHigh Falls Road
CrossesTowaliga River
Location11 MI NW of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 1698
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17872, -84.01791
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2024)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Falls Road over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Falls Road over Towaliga River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Falls Road over Towaliga River carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Falls Road over Towaliga River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns High Falls Road over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.