US Bridges

Little River Road over Little River

Fair

Tift County, Georgia · App 5.5 MI NW of Chula · Structure no. 000000027750400

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River Road over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Little River Road over Little River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLittle River Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 5.5 MI NW of Chula
RouteCounty Highway 1179
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55899, -83.6384
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Little River Road over Little River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little River Road over Little River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Little River Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.