Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River
GoodCandler County, Georgia · 11.3 MI SW of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300460
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2031. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Griffin Ferry RD over Ohoopee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.