US Bridges

Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Willacoochee · Structure no. 000000000350030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSpring Head Ch RD
CrossesAlapaha River Trib
Location3 MI SE of Willacoochee
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.29629, -83.02299
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks28%
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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spring Head Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.