US Bridges

SR 22 over North Fork Little River

FairPosted for load

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 6.5 MI NW of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026500070

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over North Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22 over North Fork Little River in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location6.5 MI NW of Crawfordvill
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64521, -82.92435
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over North Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22 over North Fork Little River carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.