US Bridges

Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · South Ellenton · Structure no. 000000007100660

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesEllenton-Omega RD
CrossesBig Branch
LocationSouth Ellenton
RouteCounty Highway 1754
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17105, -83.58761
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch 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 Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch carry?

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

How long is Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ellenton-Omega RD over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.