Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River
FairPosted for loadEmanuel County, Georgia · 8.3 MI NW of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010700780
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 432 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cow Ford Bridge RD over Little Ohoopee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.