Osteen Road over Little Ogeechee River
FairPosted for loadChatham County, Georgia · Bloomingdale W City Limit · Structure no. 000000005150030
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,706
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Osteen Road over Little Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Osteen Road over Little Ogeechee River in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 Osteen Road over Little Ogeechee River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Osteen Road over Little 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Osteen Road over Little Ogeechee River carry?
About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Osteen Road over Little Ogeechee River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Osteen Road over Little Ogeechee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.