US Bridges

Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib

Fair

Berrien County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Nashville · Structure no. 000000001950330

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib is a steel culvert carrying Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Road
CrossesAlapaha River Trib
Location11 MI NE of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.27951, -83.05933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Riverside Road over Alapaha River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.