US Bridges

Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River

Fair

Pierce County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022950110

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVoigt Bridge Road
CrossesAlabaha River
Location3 MI E of Blackshear
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyPierce County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.27521, -82.19039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans25
Design loadH 15
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Voigt Bridge Road over Alabaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.