US Bridges

SR 19 over Ochwalkee Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 1.7 MI N of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000030950270

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Ochwalkee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Ochwalkee Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesOchwalkee Creek
Location1.7 MI N of Glenwood
RouteState Highway 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.20336, -82.66932
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2031
Trucks25%
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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Ochwalkee Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 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 19 over Ochwalkee Creek carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Ochwalkee Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Ochwalkee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.