US Bridges

Amelia Road over Towaliga River

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 7.8 MI NE of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550670

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amelia Road over Towaliga River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amelia Road over Towaliga River in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAmelia Road
CrossesTowaliga River
Location7.8 MI NE of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31598, -84.15733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$22 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amelia Road over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amelia Road over Towaliga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Amelia Road over Towaliga River carry?

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

How long is Amelia Road over Towaliga River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Amelia Road over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.