US Bridges

Gladys Road over Alapaha River Trib

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NE of Alapaha · Structure no. 000000001950470

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladys Road over Alapaha River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Gladys Road over Alapaha River Trib in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGladys Road
CrossesAlapaha River Trib
Location1.8 MI NE of Alapaha
RouteCounty Highway 238
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.39164, -83.19348
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gladys Road over Alapaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladys Road over Alapaha 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 June 2024.

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

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gladys Road over Alapaha River Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gladys Road over Alapaha River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.