US Bridges

Doerun-Norman Park over Okapilco Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007152360

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doerun-Norman Park over Okapilco Creek is a concrete slab carrying Doerun-Norman Park over Okapilco Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDoerun-Norman Park
CrossesOkapilco Creek
Location7 MI E of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountyColquitt County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30484, -83.80729
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$24.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doerun-Norman Park over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doerun-Norman Park 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Doerun-Norman Park over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doerun-Norman Park over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Doerun-Norman Park over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.