US Bridges

Old Ocilla Road over New River

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 2 MI NE of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750550

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ocilla Road over New River is a concrete slab carrying Old Ocilla Road over New River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Ocilla Road
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 2 MI NE of Tifton
RouteCity Street 4718
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47372, -83.48633
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ocilla Road over New River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old Ocilla Road over New 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 Old Ocilla Road over New River carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ocilla Road over New River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ocilla Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.