US Bridges

Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River T

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 7 MI E of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750820

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River T is a concrete culvert carrying Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River T in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFerry Lake Road
CrossesAlapaha River T
LocationApp 7 MI E of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 414
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47087, -83.35275
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River T built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River T 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 T carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River T?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ferry Lake Road over Alapaha River T?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.