US Bridges

Egg-Butter Road over Little Ochlocknee River

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027550800

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egg-Butter Road over Little Ochlocknee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Egg-Butter Road over Little Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2031. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEgg-Butter Road
CrossesLittle Ochlocknee River
Location4 MI SE of Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 157
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93681, -84.00009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Egg-Butter Road over Little Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egg-Butter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Egg-Butter Road over Little Ochlocknee River carry?

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

How long is Egg-Butter Road over Little Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Egg-Butter Road over Little Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.