US Bridges

SR 94 over Alapaha River

Good

Echols County, Georgia · 0 .25 MI W of Statenville · Structure no. 000000010100310

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over Alapaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 94 over Alapaha River 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 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 94
CrossesAlapaha River
Location0 .25 MI W of Statenville
RouteState Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.70393, -83.0329
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 94 over Alapaha River built?

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

What condition is SR 94 over Alapaha 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 94 over Alapaha River carry?

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

How long is SR 94 over Alapaha River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.