US Bridges

3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F

Good

Troup County, Georgia · NW Corner of West Point · Structure no. 000000028500880

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,645 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Carries3rd Avenue
CrossesChattahoochee River O/F
LocationNW Corner of West Point
RouteCounty Highway 1427
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88947, -85.18419
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2024)
Projected traffic3,645 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Avenue over Chattahoochee River O/F?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.