US Bridges

Idlywild Road over Ohoopee River

Fair

Johnson County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016750170

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idlywild Road over Ohoopee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idlywild Road over Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIdlywild Road
CrossesOhoopee River
Location2.8 MI S of Wrightsville
RouteCounty Highway 198
CountyJohnson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68924, -82.73096
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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Idlywild Road over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Idlywild Road 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 Idlywild Road over Ohoopee River carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Idlywild Road over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Idlywild Road over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.