US Bridges

Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River

FairPosted for load

Bulloch County, Georgia · 11 MI N of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100860

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
590 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2032. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview Road
CrossesOgeechee River
Location11 MI N of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 1318
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60658, -81.76812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic855 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River built?

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

What condition is Lakeview 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River carry?

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

How long is Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Road over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.