US Bridges

US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha River

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030500080

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,901 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha River in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,055 by 2031. The structure is 1,901 ft (579.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 SR 23 (wbl)
CrossesAltamaha River
Location4 MI N of Jesup
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66709, -81.83791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,901 ft (579.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic20,055 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha River carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha River?

The structure is 1,901 ft (579.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 SR 23 (wbl) over Altamaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.