US Bridges

Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Macon Cty Limit · Structure no. 000000002150170

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, 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.

It carries about 832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSheraton Drive
CrossesOcmulgee River Trib
Location1 MI N of Macon Cty Limit
RouteCounty Highway 430
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91004, -83.6937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.