US Bridges

Old River Road over Nevils Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 10.5 MI N of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100780

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Nevils Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old River Road over Nevils Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesNevils Creek
Location10.5 MI N of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60185, -81.79303
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Nevils Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Nevils Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Nevils Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Nevils Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Nevils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.