US Bridges

Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurens County, Georgia · 12.8 MI SE of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017550180

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle New York RD
CrossesOkeewalkee Creek
Location12.8 MI SE of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.27943, -82.83105
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Little New York RD over Okeewalkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.