US Bridges

Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River O/F

GoodPosted for load

Grady County, Georgia · App 10 MI S of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013100430

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River O/F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River O/F 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHadley Ferry Road
CrossesOchlocknee River O/F
LocationApp 10 MI S of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.73381, -84.23646
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River O/F built?

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

What condition is Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River O/F 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 May 2024.

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

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

How long is Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River O/F?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hadley Ferry Road over Ochlocknee River O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.