Old Macon Road over Little River
FairPosted for loadPutnam County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SW of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750230
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 429 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Macon Road over Little River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Macon Road over Little River in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Macon Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Macon Road over Little 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Macon Road over Little River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Macon Road over Little River?
The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old Macon Road over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.