US Bridges

Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 1.7 MI SE of Social Circl · Structure no. 000000029751020

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
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 concrete culvert 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 8 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 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSocial Circle Bypa
CrossesLittle River Trib
Location1.7 MI SE of Social Circl
RouteCity Street 754
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64082, -83.69565
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$4.8 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Social Circle Bypa over Little River Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.