US Bridges

Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027550680

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
320 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River is a concrete slab carrying Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoup Road
CrossesLittle Ochlocknee River
Location3.5 MI NE Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.01536, -84.01943
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River 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 Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Roup Road over Little Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.