US Bridges

CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib

Good

Long County, Georgia · 9 MI NW of Ludowici · Structure no. 000000018350140

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 85 Alma Floorno
CrossesGarvan Bay Trib
Location9 MI NW of Ludowici
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.81721, -81.85208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 85 Alma Floorno over Garvan Bay Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.