US Bridges

Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee River Trib

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 1.8 MI SW of Bethlehem · Structure no. 000000001350190

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee River Trib in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArch Tanner Road
CrossesApalachee River Trib
Location1.8 MI SW of Bethlehem
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91039, -83.7281
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee River Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee River Trib carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee River Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arch Tanner Road over Apalachee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.