SR 83 over Ocmulgee River
FairMonroe County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700270
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 640 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over Ocmulgee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Ocmulgee River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2031. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 83 over Ocmulgee River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 83 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 83 over Ocmulgee River carry?
About 3,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over Ocmulgee River?
The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 83 over Ocmulgee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.