US Bridges

Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee River

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 7.3 MI SE of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550160

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee River in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Coffee RD
CrossesWithlacoochee River
LocationApp 7.3 MI SE of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.09577, -83.31711
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 15
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Coffee RD over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.