US Bridges

SR 203 over Alabaha River

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022950260

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Alabaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 203 over Alabaha River in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2032. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 203
CrossesAlabaha River
Location5 MI NW of Blackshear
RouteState Highway 203
CountyPierce County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.37552, -82.28872
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2032
Trucks12%
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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 203 over Alabaha River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 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 203 over Alabaha River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Alabaha River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Alabaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.