Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib
FairPosted for loadThomas County, Georgia · App 3.3 MI NW of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000027550560
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Banister Road over Ochlocknee River Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.