US Bridges

Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River

Fair

Monroe County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020750470

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River is a steel culvert carrying Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnionville Road
CrossesLittle Towaliga River
Location8 MI NW of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.13476, -84.02937
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Unionville Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.