US Bridges

US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee River

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 2.9 Miles North of Richmo · Structure no. 000000002900050

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
802 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee River in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,890 by 2032. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 17 Harvey Grang
CrossesOgeechee River
Location2.9 Miles North of Richmo
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97829, -81.28932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2024)
Projected traffic34,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee River carry?

About 27,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 Harvey Grang over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.