US Bridges

SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 1.3 MI E of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700220

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 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 tee beam carrying SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,215 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 76
CrossesOkapilco Creek Overflow
LocationApp 1.3 MI E of Quitman
RouteState Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79906, -83.54162
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow 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 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 76 over Okapilco Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.