US Bridges

US 23 Nbl over Ocmulgee River

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NW of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150200

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,224 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
6,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 Nbl over Ocmulgee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 Nbl over Ocmulgee River in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2032. The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23 Nbl
CrossesOcmulgee River
Location5.8 MI NW of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.9198, -82.67408
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,224 ft (373.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (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 Nbl over Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 Nbl 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 Nbl over Ocmulgee River carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 Nbl over Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 Nbl over Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.