US Bridges

Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River

Fair

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 5 MI NW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100630

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2031. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Doerun Road
CrossesOchlockonee River
LocationApp 5 MI NW of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 1751
CountyColquitt County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22938, -83.83491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Doerun Road over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.