US Bridges

Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River

PoorPosted for load

Emanuel County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NE of Norristown · Structure no. 000000010750570

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
460 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River is a concrete slab carrying Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHalls Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Ohoopee River
Location2.7 MI NE of Norristown
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52816, -82.45737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 10
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Bridge Road over Little Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.