Oleary Road over Black Creek
FairPosted for loadChatham County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Port Wentworth · Structure no. 000000005150010
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,070
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oleary Road over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oleary Road over Black Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oleary Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oleary Road over Black Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Oleary Road over Black Creek carry?
About 2,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oleary Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Oleary Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.