J.O.Bacon Highway over Ogeechee River
FairBryan County, Georgia · 4.4 Miles S of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900240
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 715 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
J.O.Bacon Highway over Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J.O.Bacon Highway over Ogeechee River in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2032. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J.O.Bacon Highway over Ogeechee River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is J.O.Bacon Highway 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 J.O.Bacon Highway over Ogeechee River carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is J.O.Bacon Highway over Ogeechee River?
The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns J.O.Bacon Highway over Ogeechee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.