US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 10 MI NE of Portal · Structure no. 000000003100810

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2032. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesOgeechee River
Location10 MI NE of Portal
RouteCounty Highway 1114
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.64934, -81.84079
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River 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 Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.