US Bridges

Perry Road over Okapilco Creek

FairPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 3 MI W of Berlin · Structure no. 000000007151810

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Road over Okapilco Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Perry Road over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPerry Road
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationApp 3 MI W of Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 491
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05928, -83.66079
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Perry Road over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Road over Okapilco Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Road over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry Road over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Road over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.