US Bridges

SR 204 over Ogeechee River Overflow

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 16 MI W of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100710

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 204 over Ogeechee River Overflow in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,235 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 204
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location16 MI W of Savannah
RouteState Highway 204
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08066, -81.37999
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2024)
Projected traffic5,235 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.