US Bridges

CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · App 2 MI NE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550340

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 252
CrossesWillacoochee River O/F
LocationApp 2 MI NE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 1533
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.62112, -83.21909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic725 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 252 over Willacoochee River O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.