US Bridges

Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Macon Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000002150180

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSheraton Drive
CrossesOcmulgee River Trib
Location2.5 MI W of Macon Cty Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 430
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92184, -83.70775
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2024)
Projected traffic3,060 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sheraton Drive over Ocmulgee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.