US Bridges

Carpenter Road over Little River Trib

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 2 MI SW of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700460

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Road over Little River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Carpenter Road over Little River Trib in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,175 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarpenter Road
CrossesLittle River Trib
LocationApp 2 MI SW of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 1536
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.42923, -83.54731
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2024)
Projected traffic5,175 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter Road over Little River Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter Road over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Carpenter Road over Little River Trib carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Road over Little River Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Carpenter Road over Little River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.