US Bridges

SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 3.5 W of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010300410

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 119
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location3.5 W of Guyton
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29916, -81.44478
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2024)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 119 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.