US Bridges

New Home Church Ro over Little Ohoopee River

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Kite · Structure no. 000000016750130

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Home Church Ro over Little Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying New Home Church Ro over Little Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Home Church Ro
CrossesLittle Ohoopee River
Location6 MI NW of Kite
RouteCounty Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77255, -82.55736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Home Church Ro over Little Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Home Church Ro over Little 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 New Home Church Ro over Little Ohoopee River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Home Church Ro over Little Ohoopee River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns New Home Church Ro over Little Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.