US Bridges

Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek

Fair

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 5.6 MI SE of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007150540

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMac Massey Road
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationApp 5.6 MI SE of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyColquitt County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31166, -83.81866
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek 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 Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek carry?

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

How long is Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mac Massey Road over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.