US Bridges

Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv O/F

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NE Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027551140

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv O/F 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRupp Road
CrossesL. Ochlocknee Riv O/F
Location3.3 MI NE Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.01423, -84.01529
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv O/F built?

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

What condition is Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv O/F carry?

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

How long is Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv O/F?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rupp Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.