US Bridges

US 301 over Ogeechee River

FairPosted for load

Bulloch County, Georgia · 8.8 MI N of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100450

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
1,280 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Ogeechee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over Ogeechee River in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,530 by 2032. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 301
CrossesOgeechee River
Location8.8 MI N of Statesboro
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.56371, -81.7156
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,280 ft (390.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,530 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$7.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 over Ogeechee River carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.