US Bridges

Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 11.5 MI W of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007151230

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesColeman Road
CrossesLittle Ochlockonee River
Location11.5 MI W of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17842, -83.98511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River 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 Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Road over Little Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.