US Bridges

Staten Road over Withlacoochee River

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 5 Mile North of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550810

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staten Road over Withlacoochee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Staten Road over Withlacoochee River in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStaten Road
CrossesWithlacoochee River
Location5 Mile North of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 781
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93764, -83.29029
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2024)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2032
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staten Road over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staten Road over Withlacoochee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Staten Road over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Staten Road over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Staten Road over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.