US Bridges

Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027551350

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWusrt Road
CrossesL. Ochlocknee Riv Trib
Location1.5 MI NE of Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99553, -84.03914
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib 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 Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wusrt Road over L. Ochlocknee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.