US Bridges

Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100580

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib in Colquitt 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 1,710 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLower Meigs Road
CrossesOchlockonee River Trib
Location4.5 MI SW of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 1205
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.12335, -83.84548
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib 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 Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Meigs Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.