US Bridges

SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · App 9.5 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500220

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 90
CrossesWillachoochee River Trib
LocationApp 9.5 MI SE of Ocilla
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49102, -83.14248
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 over Willachoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.