Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee River
GoodColquitt County, Georgia · 13.5 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100530
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee River 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Meigs Road over Little Ochlockonee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.