US Bridges

Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee River

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010751210

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee River in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld Mcleod Bridge
CrossesLittle Ohoopee River
Location6 MI W of Swainsboro
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60669, -82.43102
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee River carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mcleod Bridge over Little Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.