US Bridges

Omega-Eldorado RD over Little River

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 5 MI E of Omega · Structure no. 000000027700650

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Omega-Eldorado RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Omega-Eldorado RD over Little River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOmega-Eldorado RD
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 5 MI E of Omega
RouteCounty Highway 2591
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35109, -83.52171
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Omega-Eldorado RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Omega-Eldorado RD over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Omega-Eldorado RD over Little River carry?

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

How long is Omega-Eldorado RD over Little River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Omega-Eldorado RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.