US Bridges

Long Bridge RD over Little Ocmulgee River

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 4.2 MI N of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027100470

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Bridge RD over Little Ocmulgee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Long Bridge RD over Little Ocmulgee River in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLong Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Ocmulgee River
Location4.2 MI N of Mcrae
RouteCounty Highway 576
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12558, -82.92274
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Bridge RD over Little Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Bridge RD over Little 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Long Bridge RD over Little Ocmulgee River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Long Bridge RD over Little Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Long Bridge RD over Little Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.