US Bridges

Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little River

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 4.5 MI N of Ty Ty · Structure no. 000000027700540

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTy Ty-Chula Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 4.5 MI N of Ty Ty
RouteCounty Highway 1982
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53268, -83.62767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little River carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ty Ty-Chula Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.