US Bridges

US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee River

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NW of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100370

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee River 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 8,310 by 2032. The structure is 1,236 ft (376.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23 Sbl/ SR 19
CrossesOcmulgee River
Location5.8 MI NW of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91974, -82.67432
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,236 ft (376.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 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 traffic8,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$7.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee River built?

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

What condition is US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee River carry?

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

How long is US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 1,236 ft (376.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 Sbl/ SR 19 over Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.