US Bridges

Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli River

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 7 Miles SE of Richmond Hi · Structure no. 000000002950150

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli River is a concrete tee beam carrying Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli River in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBelfast-Keller Rd.
CrossesTivoli River
Location7 Miles SE of Richmond Hi
RouteCounty Highway 2768
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.84022, -81.26671
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli River carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Belfast-Keller Rd. over Tivoli River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.