US Bridges

FAS 1990 over Alapaha River

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Irwinville · Structure no. 000000015500420

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1990 over Alapaha River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1990 over Alapaha River in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1990
CrossesAlapaha River
Location5 MI NW of Irwinville
RouteCounty Highway 1990
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67726, -83.46046
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1990 over Alapaha River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1990 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1990 over Alapaha River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1990 over Alapaha River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1990 over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.