Old River Road over Ogeechee River
FairPosted for loadBulloch County, Georgia · 13.7 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100500
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 683 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,020
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River Road over Ogeechee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Ogeechee River in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2032. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River Road over Ogeechee River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old River Road 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 Old River Road over Ogeechee River carry?
About 5,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old River Road over Ogeechee River?
The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old River Road over Ogeechee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.