US Bridges

Highgate Blvd over Little Ogeechee Pond

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005151080

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highgate Blvd over Little Ogeechee Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highgate Blvd over Little Ogeechee Pond in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHighgate Blvd
CrossesLittle Ogeechee Pond
Location7 MI SE of Pooler
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07563, -81.35686
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highgate Blvd over Little Ogeechee Pond built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highgate Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Highgate Blvd over Little Ogeechee Pond carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Highgate Blvd over Little Ogeechee Pond?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Highgate Blvd over Little Ogeechee Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.