US Bridges

Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River

FairPosted for load

Grady County, Georgia · App 9 MI S of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013100420

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
538 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHadley Ferry Road
CrossesOchlocknee River
LocationApp 9 MI S of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.73164, -84.23576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.