US Bridges

Ozell Road over Aucilla River

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027550240

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozell Road over Aucilla River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ozell Road over Aucilla River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 47 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOzell Road
CrossesAucilla River
Location7.5 MI NE Thomasville
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.86354, -83.85735
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ozell Road over Aucilla River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ozell 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 Ozell Road over Aucilla River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ozell Road over Aucilla River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ozell Road over Aucilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.