US Bridges

Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib

GoodPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 12 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007150200

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVinson Road
CrossesOchlockonee River Trib
LocationApp 12 MI SW of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04599, -83.93803
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Vinson Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.