US Bridges

Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib

FairPosted for load

Spalding County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChuli Road
CrossesTowaliga River Trib
Location8 MI NE of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29854, -84.13501
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib 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 Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chuli Road over Towaliga River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.