US Bridges

US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 5.6 MI NW of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100360

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,705 by 2031. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23 Sbl
CrossesOcmulgee River Overflow
Location5.6 MI NW of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91571, -82.67206
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2024)
Projected traffic9,705 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 Sbl over Ocmulgee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.