US Bridges

SR 203 over Alabaha River Trib.

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022900250

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Alabaha River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 203 over Alabaha River Trib. in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 203
CrossesAlabaha River Trib.
Location0.5 MI N of Blackshear
RouteState Highway 203
CountyPierce County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32005, -82.25397
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic1,640 (2024)
Projected traffic2,205 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 203 over Alabaha River Trib. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Alabaha River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Alabaha River Trib. carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Alabaha River Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 203 over Alabaha River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.