US Bridges

Banister Road over Ochlocknee River

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NW of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000027551430

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banister Road over Ochlocknee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Banister Road over Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBanister Road
CrossesOchlocknee River
Location3.7 MI NW of Coolidge
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03976, -83.91897
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Banister Road over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banister Road over Ochlocknee River 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 Banister Road over Ochlocknee River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Banister Road over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Banister Road over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.