US Bridges

Locust Grove RD over Towaliga River

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500340

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,027
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove RD over Towaliga River is a concrete tee beam carrying Locust Grove RD over Towaliga River in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,027 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLocust Grove RD
CrossesTowaliga River
Location8 MI NE of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 755
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30759, -84.13475
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove RD over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Grove RD over Towaliga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Locust Grove RD over Towaliga River carry?

About 3,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Grove RD over Towaliga River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove RD over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.