5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Overflow
GoodPosted for loadIrwin County, Georgia · App 10 MI SW of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500340
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Overflow in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Overflow built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5 Bridge Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Overflow carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Overflow?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.