US Bridges

SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.75 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 000000005150370

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,456 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,550 by 2031. The structure is 1,456 ft (443.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Bypass Sbl
CrossesLittle Ogeechee Riv- CSX
Location1.75 MI E of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 975
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00123, -81.20066
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,456 ft (443.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2024)
Projected traffic26,550 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX?

The structure is 1,456 ft (443.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SW Bypass Sbl over Little Ogeechee Riv- CSX?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.