US Bridges

Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River

Good

Murray County, Georgia · 5.1 MI SW of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350200

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTibbs Bridge Road
CrossesConasauga River
Location5.1 MI SW of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7367, -84.85762
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.