US Bridges

SR 149 over Little Ocmulgee River

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 0.15 Mile North of Scotla · Structure no. 000000027100580

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Little Ocmulgee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2032. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesLittle Ocmulgee River
Location0.15 Mile North of Scotla
RouteState Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05247, -82.81563
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Little Ocmulgee River built?

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

What condition is SR 149 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 SR 149 over Little Ocmulgee River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Little Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Little Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.