US Bridges

Billy Frost Bridge over Little Ohoopee River

Fair

Johnson County, Georgia · 9.8 MI NE of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016750200

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billy Frost Bridge over Little Ohoopee River is a concrete slab carrying Billy Frost Bridge over Little Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBilly Frost Bridge
CrossesLittle Ohoopee River
Location9.8 MI NE of Wrightsville
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8078, -82.58044
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Billy Frost Bridge over Little Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billy Frost Bridge 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 Billy Frost Bridge over Little Ohoopee River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Billy Frost Bridge over Little Ohoopee River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Billy Frost Bridge over Little Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.