US Bridges

SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Rebecca · Structure no. 000000001750210

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 90
CrossesAlapaha River Overflow
Location3 MI S of Rebecca
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.81752, -83.47032
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 over Alapaha River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.