US Bridges

US 1 (sbl) over Ohoopee River O/F

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Emanuel County, Georgia · 2 Miles North of Oak Park · Structure no. 000000010751470

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sbl) over Ohoopee River O/F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sbl) over Ohoopee River O/F 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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 (sbl)
CrossesOhoopee River O/F
Location2 Miles North of Oak Park
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38856, -82.3168
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$37.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (sbl) over Ohoopee River O/F built?

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

What condition is US 1 (sbl) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 (sbl) over Ohoopee River O/F carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sbl) over Ohoopee River O/F?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sbl) over Ohoopee River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.