US Bridges

New Griffin Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NE of Alapaha · Structure no. 000000001950480

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Griffin Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying New Griffin Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Griffin Ch RD
CrossesAlapaha River Trib
Location2.7 MI NE of Alapaha
RouteCounty Highway 253
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40573, -83.1876
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Griffin Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Griffin Ch RD 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 New Griffin Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Griffin Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New Griffin Ch RD over Alapaha River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.