US Bridges

George Griffin Rd. over Ochlocknee River

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App. 5 Miles West of Cool · Structure no. 000000027551570

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Griffin Rd. over Ochlocknee River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Griffin Rd. over Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Griffin Rd.
CrossesOchlocknee River
LocationApp. 5 Miles West of Cool
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.02175, -83.95358
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Griffin Rd. over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Griffin Rd. 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 George Griffin Rd. over Ochlocknee River carry?

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

How long is George Griffin Rd. over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns George Griffin Rd. over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.