US Bridges

SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow

Good

Echols County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Statenville · Structure no. 000000010100300

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,065 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 94
CrossesAlapaha River Overflow
Location0.5 MI W of Statenville
RouteState Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.70452, -83.03659
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2024)
Projected traffic4,065 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over Alapaha River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.