US Bridges

Bee Line Road over Ochlocknee River

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 4.3 Miles Northwest O · Structure no. 000000027551060

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
635 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Line Road over Ochlocknee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bee Line Road over Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2031. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Line Road
CrossesOchlocknee River
LocationApp 4.3 Miles Northwest O
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03368, -83.93558
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bee Line Road over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Line Road over 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 Bee Line Road over Ochlocknee River carry?

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

How long is Bee Line Road over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Line Road over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.