US Bridges

CR 78 over Ochlockonee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 2.7 MI E of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007152330

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 78 over Ochlockonee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 78 over Ochlockonee Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 78
CrossesOchlockonee Creek
LocationApp 2.7 MI E of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32854, -83.87191
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 78 over Ochlockonee Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 78 over Ochlockonee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 78 over Ochlockonee Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 78 over Ochlockonee Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 78 over Ochlockonee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.