US Bridges

Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee River

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 4.4 MI E of Bridgeboro · Structure no. 000000032100430

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee River is a concrete culvert carrying Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee River in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBridgeboro Road
CrossesOchlocknee River
Location4.4 MI E of Bridgeboro
RouteCounty Highway 1538
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.39435, -83.89457
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bridgeboro Road over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.