US Bridges

Juliette Road over Ocmulgee River

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 10 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700620

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
840 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juliette Road over Ocmulgee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juliette Road over Ocmulgee River in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesJuliette Road
CrossesOcmulgee River
Location10 MI NE of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 765
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.10787, -83.79511
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Juliette Road over Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juliette Road over Ocmulgee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Juliette Road over Ocmulgee River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Juliette Road over Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Juliette Road over Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.