US Bridges

Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 1.6 MI SE of Social Circl · Structure no. 000000029751010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,008
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSocial Circle Bypa
CrossesLittle River Trib
Location1.6 MI SE of Social Circl
RouteCity Street 754
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64079, -83.70827
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,008 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2035
Trucks12%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib carry?

About 6,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.