J.A.Leaphart SR Br over Altamaha River
GoodWayne County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030500450
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,901 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
J.A.Leaphart SR Br over Altamaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J.A.Leaphart SR Br over Altamaha River in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,500 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J.A.Leaphart SR Br over Altamaha River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is J.A.Leaphart SR Br 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 J.A.Leaphart SR Br over Altamaha River carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is J.A.Leaphart SR Br 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 J.A.Leaphart SR Br over Altamaha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.