US Bridges

SR 18 over Ocmulgee River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Georgia · 13 MI E of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Ocmulgee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Ocmulgee River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2031. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesOcmulgee River
Location13 MI E of Forsyth
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.01683, -83.72736
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2024)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Ocmulgee River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Ocmulgee River carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.