US Bridges

Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee River

FairPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 14.75 MI SW Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007150280

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
131 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWillingham Road
CrossesLittle Ochlockonee River
LocationApp 14.75 MI SW Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05218, -83.99772
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee River carry?

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

How long is Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Willingham Road over Little Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.