US Bridges

SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 7.5 MI W of Funston · Structure no. 000000007100880

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesLittle Ochlockonee River
LocationApp 7.5 MI W of Funston
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22156, -83.99397
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Little Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.