US Bridges

US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River

Good

Hamilton County, Florida · US-41 / Alapaha River · Structure no. 320053

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,766 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-6 & 25)
CrossesAlapaha River
LocationUS-41 / Alapaha River
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52889, -83.03889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,766 by 2044
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River 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 US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-6 & 25) over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.