US Bridges

Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee River

GoodPosted for load

Berrien County, Georgia · App 6 MI NW Nashville · Structure no. 000000001900390

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee River in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAlpha-Lenox Hwy.
CrossesWithlacoochee River
LocationApp 6 MI NW Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 354
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32263, -83.29651
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alpha-Lenox Hwy. over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.