Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek
Whitfield County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tibbs Bridge Road over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,130 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 69 of the 130 inventoried bridges in Whitfield County rated good (53.1%); 6 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 209 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi E of Dalton |
| NBI structure number | 000000031350130 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Whitfield County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over Mill Creek | 1964 | 88,100 | Good |
| I-75 over M-1506- CSX RR (340554R) | 1964 | 88,100 | Fair |
| I-75 over Tanyard Creek Trib | 1963 | 88,100 | Fair |
| I-75 over SR 201 | 1963 | 88,100 | Fair |
| I-75 over SR 3 (US 41) | 2017 | 85,100 | Good |
| I-75 over Swamp Creek | 1961 | 78,600 | Good |
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