US Bridges

Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007150530

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Berlin Road
CrossesOkapilco Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10097, -83.72825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic780 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Berlin Road over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.