Ponder Road over Aucilla River
GoodPosted for loadThomas County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Merrillville · Structure no. 000000027550180
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponder Road over Aucilla River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponder Road over Aucilla River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponder Road over Aucilla River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ponder Road over Aucilla 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ponder Road over Aucilla River carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ponder Road over Aucilla River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Ponder Road over Aucilla River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.