CR 117 over Alapaha River
GoodPosted for loadWilcox County, Georgia · 6.5 Miles South of Rochel · Structure no. 000000031550120
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 117 over Alapaha River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 117 over Alapaha River in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 117 over Alapaha River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CR 117 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 117 over Alapaha River carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 117 over Alapaha River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 117 over Alapaha River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.