US Bridges

Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR

FairPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Georgia · Eastside of Gordon · Structure no. 000000031900300

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR in Wilkinson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOwens Shepard Road
CrossesLittle Commissioner CR
LocationEastside of Gordon
RouteCounty Highway 1468
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87787, -83.32003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR built?

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

What condition is Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Shepard Road over Little Commissioner CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.