US Bridges

Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 9.1 MI W of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurketts Ferry RD
CrossesOcmulgee River Trib
Location9.1 MI W of Hazlehurst
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyJeff Davis County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.84989, -82.74781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Burketts Ferry RD over Ocmulgee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.