US Bridges

SR 33 over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · North Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100370

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Okapilco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 33 over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,470 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationNorth Moultrie
RouteState Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20081, -83.78631
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,320 (2024)
Projected traffic10,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$571,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33 over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 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 SR 33 over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 8,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 33 over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.