US Bridges

Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch

Good

Troup County, Georgia · In South Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch in Troup 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.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFort Drive
CrossesTanyard Branch
LocationIn South Lagrange
RouteCity Street 1015
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.01065, -85.03525
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch built?

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

What condition is Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Drive over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.