US Bridges

US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI S of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100060

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt 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 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,075 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 319 Nbl/ SR35
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationApp 1.5 MI S of Moultrie
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16326, -83.76157
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2024)
Projected traffic24,075 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek built?

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

What condition is US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 Nbl/ SR35 over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.