US Bridges

Twin Bridges Road over Little River

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750100

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
323 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridges Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Bridges Road over Little River in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2031. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Bridges Road
CrossesLittle River
Location8.5 MI S of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyPutnam County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.20277, -83.38076
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Bridges Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridges Road over Little River 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridges Road over Little River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridges Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.