US Bridges

Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Tarrytown · Structure no. 000000020950050

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Springs RD
CrossesTiger Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of Tarrytown
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyMontgomery County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.315, -82.44861
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Springs RD over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.