US Bridges

Little River Road over Little River

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Georgia · 1.8 MI W of Godfrey · Structure no. 000000021100550

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River Road over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Little River Road over Little River in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLittle River Road
CrossesLittle River
Location1.8 MI W of Godfrey
RouteCounty Highway 2156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4513, -83.53674
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2030
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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River Road over Little 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little River Road over Little River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little River Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.