US Bridges

Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River O/F

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · Murray - Whitfield Line · Structure no. 000000031350140

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River O/F in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTibbs Bridge Road
CrossesConasauga River O/F
LocationMurray - Whitfield Line
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.73999, -84.8613
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2024)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River O/F built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River O/F 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 Conasauga River O/F carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River O/F?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tibbs Bridge Road over Conasauga River O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.