US Bridges

US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib

Good

Wilcox County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Pitts · Structure no. 000000031500210

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 280/ SR 30
CrossesAlapaha River Trib
Location1.7 MI E of Pitts
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.94641, -83.51241
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2024)
Projected traffic6,165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.