M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee River
FairHouston County, Georgia · 3.3 MI E of Bonaire · Structure no. 000000015300280
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,054 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee River in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,745 by 2032. The structure is 1,054 ft (321.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee River carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee River?
The structure is 1,054 ft (321.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns M.F.&j.D. Bridge over Ocmulgee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.