US Bridges

SR 90 over Alapaha River

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Rebecca · Structure no. 000000001750220

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

About this bridge

SR 90 over Alapaha River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 90 over Alapaha River 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 90
CrossesAlapaha River
Location2.5 MI S of Rebecca
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8157, -83.47448
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 over Alapaha River built?

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

What condition is SR 90 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Alapaha River carry?

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

How long is SR 90 over Alapaha River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.