US Bridges

James Buckner RD over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 8.3 MI SE of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007150930

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Buckner RD over Okapilco Creek is a concrete slab carrying James Buckner RD over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJames Buckner RD
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationApp 8.3 MI SE of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 182
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.25494, -83.79397
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Buckner RD over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Buckner RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does James Buckner RD over Okapilco Creek carry?

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

How long is James Buckner RD over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns James Buckner RD over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.