US Bridges

Wesley Chapel RD over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App .5 MI S of Berlin · Structure no. 000000007151320

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Chapel RD over Okapilco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wesley Chapel RD over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWesley Chapel RD
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationApp .5 MI S of Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 260
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04741, -83.63038
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Chapel RD over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Chapel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wesley Chapel RD over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Chapel RD over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Chapel RD over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.