US Bridges

SR 57 over Little Ohoopee River

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 0.5 Mile East of Kite · Structure no. 000000016750240

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
459 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Little Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Little Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2031. The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesLittle Ohoopee River
Location0.5 Mile East of Kite
RouteState Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69177, -82.50554
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length459 ft (139.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Little Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Little 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 SR 57 over Little Ohoopee River carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Little Ohoopee River?

The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Little Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.