US Bridges

Childree Road over Ochlockonee River

Fair

Worth County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Bridgeboro · Structure no. 000000032150270

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childree Road over Ochlockonee River is a concrete culvert carrying Childree Road over Ochlockonee River in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChildree Road
CrossesOchlockonee River
Location6 MI SE of Bridgeboro
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyWorth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35039, -83.89165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Childree Road over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childree Road over Ochlockonee River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Childree Road over Ochlockonee River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Childree Road over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Childree Road over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.