US Bridges

Old River Road over Coheelee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Early County, Georgia · App 1.7 Miles Northwest O · Structure no. 000000009900310

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Coheelee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old River Road over Coheelee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesCoheelee Creek
LocationApp 1.7 Miles Northwest O
RouteCounty Highway 1691
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30756, -85.07793
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic90 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Coheelee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Coheelee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Coheelee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Coheelee Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Coheelee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.