US Bridges

Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350130

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTibbs Bridge Road
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location3 MI E of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75929, -84.89786
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.