US 280 over Ocmulgee River
GoodWilcox County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000031500430
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,490 ft
- 85 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,060
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 280 over Ocmulgee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 over Ocmulgee River in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,435 by 2032. The structure is 3,490 ft (1,063.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 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 US 280 over Ocmulgee River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 280 over Ocmulgee 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 280 over Ocmulgee River carry?
About 2,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 280 over Ocmulgee River?
The structure is 3,490 ft (1,063.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 280 over Ocmulgee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.