US Bridges

Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 8 MI SW of Adel · Structure no. 000000007500320

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAntioch Church RD
CrossesLittle River Overflow
LocationApp 8 MI SW of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 1296
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07102, -83.56237
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow carry?

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

How long is Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Church RD over Little River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.