US Bridges

Warrenton Road over Ogeechee River

GoodPosted for load

Hancock County, Georgia · 11.8 MI NW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100210

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrenton Road over Ogeechee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Warrenton Road over Ogeechee River in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWarrenton Road
CrossesOgeechee River
Location11.8 MI NW of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 809
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36427, -82.80253
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrenton Road over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrenton Road over Ogeechee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Warrenton Road over Ogeechee River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warrenton Road over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Warrenton Road over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.