Bridges​

The Office of Bridge Design and Maintenance oversees the structural design of highway bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, as well as the hydraulic design of bridge structures. This includes supporting local bridges, which are managed by counties. The office also evaluates damage to bridges, conducts emergency repairs and replacements, and performs reviews for permits.

 

Bridge Programs & Resources


 


Check Your HEIGHT, Know It’s RIGHT

Bridge Strike Awareness Campaign

Many roads in Georgia have low overhead bridges. Drivers have a responsibility to make sure their vehicle is not too tall to pass safely beneath overpasses on state and local roads. Collisions with low-clearance obstacles can damage vehicles, infrastructure, and cause major traffic delays. If you're behind the wheel of a commercial and rental truck, please ensure compliance with posted bridge clearance signs when on the road. 

Helpful Tips

Know your vehicle height and be observant for signs that warn of upcoming low bridges.

Take note of vehicle heights posted on bridges as you approach them, and do not proceed if your vehicle exceeds these limits.

Comply with signs that warn where trucks are not allowed on a route. Pay attention when traveling on parkways as vertical clearances could be as low as 6’11”.

Do not rely solely on your GPS routing. Professional drivers should use commercial GPS units that specifically include bridge height information.

 

By the Numbers

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14,841

Total bridges
State-Owned: 6,844
Local-Owned: 7,997

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8,798

Bridges inspected statewide annually

State of Georgia
$733M

Investment

124 Bridge upgrade & construction projects


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78%

Georgia bridges in good condition

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$39.4M

in Maintenance to help extend the life of 94 bridges by 15-25 years

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Accountability & Investment Report

Check out the latest latest bridge stats.

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Comments & Questions

Please send your feedback regarding the bridge programs to the following:

Donn Digamon
State Bridge Engineer
(404) 631-1883

BM Program Section

 


Bridge Maintenance Activities​

  • ​Inspection of all bridges and bridge culverts within a two-year cycle.
  • Underwater bridge inspection every five years.
  • Determination of a bridge’s ability to carry a load (Load Rating).
  • Routing of permit loads (including Superloads).
  • Assisting counties with solutions to bridge and bridge culvert problems.
  • Design and detail bridge repairs​

 

By The Numbers

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14,750

Total bridges in Georgia 6,736: state-owned
8,014: locally-owned

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8,414

Bridge inspections annually

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$41.9 M

in maintenance that extends bridge life 20-25 years

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$509.5 M

in construction and widening of 65 bridge structures in FY 2019

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Bridge Maintenance Program

Each year, Georgia DOT’s Office of Bridge Design and Maintenance develops plans for bridge improvement projects, conducts emergency repairs and replacements, performs reviews for permits, evaluates damage to bridges and conducts numerous bridge inspections to ensure bridge structures meet the highest safety standards.


 
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Local Bridges

Learn about Georgia DOT’s Low Impact Bridge Program (LIBP) and Local Bridge Replacement Program (LOCBR).

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