US Bridges

US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 2.2 Miles North of Oak Pa · Structure no. 000000010751440

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
620 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2033. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 (nbl)
CrossesOhoopee River
Location2.2 Miles North of Oak Pa
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39097, -82.3139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2024)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$82.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (nbl) over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.