US Bridges

Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib

FairPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 7.3 MI SE of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007150940

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Pyle Road
CrossesOchlockonee River Trib
LocationApp 7.3 MI SE of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyColquitt County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.28679, -83.83647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib 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 Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Pyle Road over Ochlockonee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.