US Bridges

Lorraine RD over Tar River

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Btw Ruth & Hastings Range · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M6018

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lorraine RD over Tar River is a concrete culvert carrying Lorraine RD over Tar River in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLorraine RD
CrossesTar River
LocationBtw Ruth & Hastings Range
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53289, -84.69646
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks20%
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

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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lorraine RD over Tar River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorraine RD over Tar 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 Lorraine RD over Tar River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lorraine RD over Tar River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Lorraine RD over Tar River?

It is owned by the Army.