US Bridges

SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Bulloch County, Georgia · 13.5 MI E of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100040

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location13.5 MI E of Statesboro
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49451, -81.55816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.