US Bridges

Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee River

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · 7.3 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550060

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee River in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlbry Harper Road
CrossesWillacoochee River
Location7.3 MI SE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52944, -83.15584
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Albry Harper Road over Willacoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.