US Bridges

SR 112 over Alapaha River

GoodPosted for load

Wilcox County, Georgia · 4 Miles South of Rochelle · Structure no. 000000031500260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 112 over Alapaha River is a concrete slab carrying SR 112 over Alapaha River in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 112
CrossesAlapaha River
Location4 Miles South of Rochelle
RouteState Highway 112
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89661, -83.48875
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 112 over Alapaha River built?

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

What condition is SR 112 over Alapaha 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 112 over Alapaha River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 112 over Alapaha River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 112 over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.