US Bridges

SR 182 over Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 11 MI N of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001700160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 182 over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 182 over Otter Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 182
CrossesOtter Creek
Location11 MI N of Fitzgerald
RouteState Highway 182
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.82249, -83.18497
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks26%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 182 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 182 over Otter Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 182 over Otter Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 182 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 182 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.