US Bridges

US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 0.8 MI S of Norristown · Structure no. 000000010751290

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221 /SR171
CrossesOhoopee River O/F
Location0.8 MI S of Norristown
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49729, -82.4932
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$697,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 /SR171 over Ohoopee River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.