US Bridges

Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027550790

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2002, 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEgg-Butter Road
CrossesOchlocknee River O/F
Location4 MI SE of Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 157
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93406, -84.00158
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F 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 Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Egg-Butter Road over Ochlocknee River O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.