US Bridges

Madison Ave. over New River Trib

Good

Tift County, Georgia · East Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750580

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave. over New River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Madison Ave. over New River Trib in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison Ave.
CrossesNew River Trib
LocationEast Tifton
RouteCity Street 686
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45953, -83.4938
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Ave. over New River Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Ave. 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 Madison Ave. over New River Trib carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave. over New River Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave. over New River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.