US Bridges

US 280- 319- 441 over Little Ocmulgee River

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027100510

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
680 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280- 319- 441 over Little Ocmulgee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280- 319- 441 over Little Ocmulgee River in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2031. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 280- 319- 441
CrossesLittle Ocmulgee River
Location1.2 MI N of Mcrae
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08099, -82.88751
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,410 (2024)
Projected traffic9,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280- 319- 441 over Little Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280- 319- 441 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 US 280- 319- 441 over Little Ocmulgee River carry?

About 6,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280- 319- 441 over Little Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 280- 319- 441 over Little Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.