US Bridges

SR 19 over Little Ocmulgee River

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 0.6 MI NE of Lumber City · Structure no. 000000027100570

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
670 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Little Ocmulgee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Little Ocmulgee River in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2031. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesLittle Ocmulgee River
Location0.6 MI NE of Lumber City
RouteState Highway 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93548, -82.67039
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Little Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Little Ocmulgee River carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Little Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Little Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.