US Bridges

Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027550650

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStage Road
CrossesL. Ochlocknee Riv Trib
Location3 MI NE of Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.01426, -84.03731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv 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 Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib carry?

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

How long is Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Stage Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.