US Bridges

Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 10 MI SW of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550060

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOusley Road
CrossesWithlacoochee Riv Trib
Location10 MI SW of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.71272, -83.37806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ousley Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.