US Bridges

Alexanders Bridge over Slough

GoodPosted for load

Catoosa County, Georgia · 1.1 Miles to Ga Route S10 · Structure no. 5220002P0000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Alexanders Bridge over Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexanders Bridge over Slough in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlexanders Bridge
CrossesSlough
Location1.1 Miles to Ga Route S10
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90642, -85.22931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexanders Bridge over Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexanders Bridge over Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Alexanders Bridge over Slough carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alexanders Bridge over Slough?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Alexanders Bridge over Slough?

It is owned by the National Park Service.