Bob Sims Road over Okapilco Creek
FairPosted for loadColquitt County, Georgia · App 5.4 MI NE of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007150560
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bob Sims Road over Okapilco Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bob Sims Road over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 60 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Sims Road over Okapilco Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bob Sims 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 Bob Sims Road over Okapilco Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bob Sims Road over Okapilco Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bob Sims Road over Okapilco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.