US Bridges

Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 10 MI E of JCT SR 333 · Structure no. 000000027500550

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer Road
CrossesLittle Ochlocknee Rv O/F
LocationApp 10 MI E of JCT SR 333
RouteCounty Highway 1988
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.0331, -84.0136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee Rv O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.