US Bridges

Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Pembroke · Structure no. 000000002950080

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBacontown Road
CrossesOtter Hole Branch
Location4 MI W of Pembroke
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13153, -81.68896
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bacontown Road over Otter Hole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.