US Bridges

Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp

Fair

Liberty County, Georgia · 4480 2675(AREA Nat Guard) · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000031

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTroup Ave Tank RD
CrossesTrib to Melvin Swamp
Location4480 2675(AREA Nat Guard)
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.87711, -81.58351
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Troup Ave Tank RD over Trib to Melvin Swamp?

It is owned by the Army.