US Bridges

Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Bulloch County, Georgia · 9 MI N of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100850

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River Overflow in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLakeview Road
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location9 MI N of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 1318
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60364, -81.76999
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Road 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 Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.