US Bridges

Riggs Store Road over Little Ochlockonee River

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 12 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007151560

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riggs Store Road over Little Ochlockonee River is a concrete slab carrying Riggs Store Road over Little Ochlockonee River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRiggs Store Road
CrossesLittle Ochlockonee River
LocationApp 12 MI SW of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 323
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15332, -83.99275
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riggs Store Road over Little Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riggs Store 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Riggs Store Road over Little Ochlockonee River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riggs Store Road over Little Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Riggs Store Road over Little Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.