US Bridges

SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee River

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 2 MI E of Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027500360

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
418 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 188
CrossesLittle Ochlocknee River
LocationApp 2 MI E of Ochlocknee
RouteState Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97691, -84.02004
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 188 over Little Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.