US Bridges

20th Street over New River Trib.

Good

Tift County, Georgia · North Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700750

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street over New River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 20th Street over New River Trib. in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries20th Street
CrossesNew River Trib.
LocationNorth Tifton
RouteCity Street 4719
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47281, -83.50711
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th Street over New River Trib. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Street over New 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 20th Street over New River Trib. carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 20th Street over New River Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 20th Street over New River Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.