5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Trib.
FairPosted for loadIrwin County, Georgia · App 9.5 MI SW of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500360
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Trib. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Trib. in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Trib. built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Trib. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Trib. carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Trib.?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 5 Bridge Road over Alapaha River Trib.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.