US Bridges

Woodrum Road over Willacoochee River Trib.

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550030

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodrum Road over Willacoochee River Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Woodrum Road over Willacoochee River Trib. in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWoodrum Road
CrossesWillacoochee River Trib.
Location7 MI SE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54371, -83.14913
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodrum Road over Willacoochee River Trib. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Woodrum Road over Willacoochee 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 Woodrum Road over Willacoochee River Trib. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodrum Road over Willacoochee River Trib.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Woodrum Road over Willacoochee River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.