US Bridges

Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee River

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016750020

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDude Sumner RD
CrossesOhoopee River
Location5.8 MI SE of Wrightsville
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65632, -82.66551
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dude Sumner RD over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.