SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek
GoodWheeler County, Georgia · 7.5 Miles N.W of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000030900300
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek carry?
About 1,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Ochwalkee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.