US Bridges

Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 6.5 MI E of Preston · Structure no. 000000026150520

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOscar Williams RD
CrossesChoctohatchee Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Preston
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06584, -84.43147
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oscar Williams RD over Choctohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.