US Bridges

Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Bloomingdale · Structure no. 000000005101550

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,155
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLittle Neck Road
CrossesLittle Ogeechee Pond
Location5 MI S of Bloomingdale
RouteCounty Highway 2773
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06219, -81.31477
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,155 (2024)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond 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 Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond carry?

About 9,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Little Neck Road over Little Ogeechee Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.