US Bridges

Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River

Fair

Johnson County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Adrian · Structure no. 000000016750080

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPullens Bridge Roa
CrossesOhoopee River
Location6 MI N of Adrian
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.61749, -82.61237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pullens Bridge Roa over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.