Sandy Cross Road over Little River
FairPosted for loadTaliaferro County, Georgia · 7.6 MI NE of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026500190
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Cross Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Cross Road over Little River in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Cross Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandy Cross 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sandy Cross Road over Little River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sandy Cross Road over Little River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Cross Road over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.