US Bridges

CR 781 Skipper Bri over Withlacoochee River

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI NE of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018550840

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 781 Skipper Bri over Withlacoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 781 Skipper Bri 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 781 Skipper Bri
CrossesWithlacoochee River
LocationApp 3.5 MI NE of Hahira
RouteCounty Highway 781
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.02272, -83.30832
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic1,275 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 781 Skipper Bri over Withlacoochee River built?

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

What condition is CR 781 Skipper Bri 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 781 Skipper Bri over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 781 Skipper Bri over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 781 Skipper Bri over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.