US Bridges

SR 297 over Ohoopee River

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.1 MI SW of Nunez · Structure no. 000000010700620

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
418 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 297 over Ohoopee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 297 over Ohoopee River in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 297
CrossesOhoopee River
Location4.1 MI SW of Nunez
RouteState Highway 297
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44063, -82.38194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 297 over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 297 over Ohoopee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 297 over Ohoopee River carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 297 over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 297 over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.