US Bridges

Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020750260

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHiggins Mill Road
CrossesLittle Towaliga Rv Trib
Location7 MI N of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12249, -84.00417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Higgins Mill Road over Little Towaliga Rv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.