US Bridges

Brooks Road over Ochlockonee River

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 4.6 MI E of Bridgeboro · Structure no. 000000032150720

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Road over Ochlockonee River is a concrete slab carrying Brooks Road over Ochlockonee River in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrooks Road
CrossesOchlockonee River
Location4.6 MI E of Bridgeboro
RouteCounty Highway 338
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40048, -83.8926
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Road over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Road over Ochlockonee 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 Brooks Road over Ochlockonee River carry?

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

How long is Brooks Road over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Road over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.