US Bridges

Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 7.4 MI SE of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350070

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTilton Bridge Road
CrossesConasauga River
Location7.4 MI SE of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.6671, -84.92834
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tilton Bridge Road over Conasauga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.