US Bridges

Roundtree Br RD over Little River

FairPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NE of Ellenton · Structure no. 000000007100770

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roundtree Br RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roundtree Br RD over Little River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoundtree Br RD
CrossesLittle River
Location4.1 MI NE of Ellenton
RouteCounty Highway 2498
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19289, -83.52136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roundtree Br RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roundtree Br RD over Little 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Roundtree Br RD over Little River carry?

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

How long is Roundtree Br RD over Little River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Roundtree Br RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.