US Bridges

Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 8 MI North West of Forsyt · Structure no. 000000020750540

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUnionville Road
CrossesLittle Towaliga River
Location8 MI North West of Forsyt
RouteCounty Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.13356, -84.02876
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unionville Road over Little 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 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Unionville Road over Little Towaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.