US Bridges

Shoal Road over Ogeechee River

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Georgia · 12.7 MI E of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100240

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Road over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoal Road over Ogeechee River in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShoal Road
CrossesOgeechee River
Location12.7 MI E of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 1098
CountyHancock County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25346, -82.75588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Road over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Road over Ogeechee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Road over Ogeechee River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Road over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Road over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.