US Bridges

Adel Road over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · East Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007152160

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adel Road over Okapilco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Adel Road over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,280 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAdel Road
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationEast Moultrie
RouteCity Street 1079
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18379, -83.77349
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,610 (2024)
Projected traffic8,280 by 2031
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adel Road over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adel Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Adel Road over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adel Road over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Adel Road over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.