US Bridges

US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib

Good

Wilcox County, Georgia · 0.8 Miles of Seville · Structure no. 000000031550410

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280/ SR 30 over Alapaha River Trib in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 280/ SR 30
CrossesAlapaha River Trib
Location0.8 Miles of Seville
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96021, -83.58997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2024)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2006, making it 19 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 2,840 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.