US Bridges

Old River Road over Alligator Creek

FairPosted for load

Toombs County, Georgia · 3.3 MI S of Cedar Crossin · Structure no. 000000027900460

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Alligator Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old River Road over Alligator Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location3.3 MI S of Cedar Crossin
RouteCounty Highway 2762
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97623, -82.40391
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Alligator Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Alligator Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.