US Bridges

Upper Ty Ty Road over Little River

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700560

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Ty Ty Road over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Upper Ty Ty Road over Little River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUpper Ty Ty Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 4 MI W of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 1983
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.48175, -83.58412
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Ty Ty Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Ty Ty 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 Upper Ty Ty Road over Little River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Upper Ty Ty Road over Little River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Ty Ty Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.