US Bridges

Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa River

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 12 MI SW of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350170

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa River in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAllgood Church RD
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location12 MI SW of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84307, -85.02517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Allgood Church RD over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.