US Bridges

SR 15 over Alabaha River

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022900490

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
820 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Alabaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Alabaha River in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2032. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesAlabaha River
Location2 MI N of Blackshear
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35182, -82.23769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2024)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Alabaha River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Alabaha 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 SR 15 over Alabaha River carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Alabaha River?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Alabaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.