US Bridges

Round Pond Road over Towns Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · In NE Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550810

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,553
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Pond Road over Towns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Round Pond Road over Towns Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,553 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRound Pond Road
CrossesTowns Creek
LocationIn NE Lafayette
RouteCity Street 2807
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71421, -85.26774
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,553 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$234,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Round Pond Road over Towns Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Pond Road over Towns Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Round Pond Road over Towns Creek carry?

About 3,553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Round Pond Road over Towns Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Round Pond Road over Towns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.