US Bridges

Old Albany Road over Ochlockonee River Trib

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 5.9 MI SE of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007150330

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Albany Road over Ochlockonee River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Albany Road over Ochlockonee River Trib in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Albany Road
CrossesOchlockonee River Trib
LocationApp 5.9 MI SE of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.27392, -83.83568
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Albany Road over Ochlockonee River Trib built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Albany 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Albany Road over Ochlockonee River Trib carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Albany Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Albany Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.