US Bridges

SR 93 over Ochlocknee River

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 7 Miles South of Cair · Structure no. 000000013100650

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
860 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Ochlocknee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 93 over Ochlocknee River in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2031. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesOchlocknee River
LocationApp 7 Miles South of Cair
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79124, -84.15434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length860 ft (262.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2024)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2031
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Ochlocknee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Ochlocknee River carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.