Ocean Highway over Middle River
PoorChatham County, Georgia · 1 MI NE Port Wentworth · Structure no. 000000005100550
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,819 ft
- 69 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean Highway over Middle River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ocean Highway over Middle River in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 103 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2031. The structure is 1,819 ft (554.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean Highway over Middle River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Ocean Highway over Middle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ocean Highway over Middle River carry?
About 5,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ocean Highway over Middle River?
The structure is 1,819 ft (554.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean Highway over Middle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.