J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee River
GoodPosted for loadEchols County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Statenville · Structure no. 000000010150130
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee River is a concrete tee beam carrying J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee River in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee 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 J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee River carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns J. Frank Culpepper over Alapahoochee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.