US Bridges

Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 6 MI N of Ellenton · Structure no. 000000007100690

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesEllenton-Omega RD
CrossesWarrior Creek Overflow
LocationApp 6 MI N of Ellenton
RouteCounty Highway 1754
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.2556, -83.57461
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow built?

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

What condition is Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ellenton-Omega RD over Warrior Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.