US Bridges

Devane Road over Okapilco Creek Trib

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002751050

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devane Road over Okapilco Creek Trib is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devane Road over Okapilco Creek Trib in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDevane Road
CrossesOkapilco Creek Trib
Location3 MI E of Quitman
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79019, -83.50638
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Devane Road over Okapilco Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devane Road over Okapilco Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Devane Road over Okapilco Creek Trib carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Devane Road over Okapilco Creek Trib?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Devane Road over Okapilco Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.