US Bridges

SR 231 over Little Ohoopee River

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NE of Harrison · Structure no. 000000030300200

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Little Ohoopee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 231 over Little Ohoopee River in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 231
CrossesLittle Ohoopee River
Location3.7 MI NE of Harrison
RouteState Highway 231
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85099, -82.66929
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2032
Trucks20%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 231 over Little Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231 over Little Ohoopee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 231 over Little Ohoopee River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 231 over Little Ohoopee River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231 over Little Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.