US Bridges

M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco Creek

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 3 MI N of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700050

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
348 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2031. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM.L.King Jr Drive
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationApp 3 MI N of Quitman
RouteState Highway 333
CountyBrooks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82557, -83.56265
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns M.L.King Jr Drive over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.