US Bridges

SR 37 over Ochlockonee River

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · West Moultire · Structure no. 000000007152390

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Ochlockonee River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Ochlockonee River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,450 by 2024. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesOchlockonee River
LocationWest Moultire
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18262, -83.80907
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic14,450 by 2024
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$36.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Ochlockonee River carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.