US Bridges

US 84 over Alapaha River

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Naylor · Structure no. 000000018550650

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Alapaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Alapaha River in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,315 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesAlapaha River
Location1 MI E of Naylor
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92453, -83.03718
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2024)
Projected traffic6,315 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Alapaha River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Alapaha River carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Alapaha River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.