US Bridges

River Road over Alex Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 4 MI N of JCT SR 27 · Structure no. 000000030550390

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Alex Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road over Alex Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesAlex Creek
Location4 MI N of JCT SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 386
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50557, -81.69037
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 River Road over Alex Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Alex Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Alex Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Alex Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Alex Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.