Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River
GoodPosted for loadTift County, Georgia · App 8 MI E of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700520
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.