US Bridges

Old Sand Pit Road over Little Ocmulgee River

GoodPosted for load

Telfair County, Georgia · 3.3 MI N of Lumber City · Structure no. 000000027150130

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
364 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sand Pit Road over Little Ocmulgee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Sand Pit Road over Little Ocmulgee River in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Sand Pit Road
CrossesLittle Ocmulgee River
Location3.3 MI N of Lumber City
RouteCounty Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97283, -82.70468
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sand Pit Road over Little Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sand Pit Road 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 Old Sand Pit Road over Little Ocmulgee River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Sand Pit Road over Little Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sand Pit Road over Little Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.