US Bridges

East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · In Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029700420

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Hightower Trl
CrossesGreat Walton Railroad
LocationIn Social Circle
RouteCounty Highway 1051
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6543, -83.71485
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,570 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$639,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad carry?

About 6,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns East Hightower Trl over Great Walton Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.