US Bridges

SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 1 MI N of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700210

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,215 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 76
CrossesOkapilco Creek Overflow
LocationApp 1 MI N of Quitman
RouteState Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79804, -83.54469
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic3,530 (2024)
Projected traffic4,215 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.