Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek
GoodPosted for loadHarris County, Georgia · 1.2 MI S of Waverly Hall · Structure no. 000000014550220
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgeway Road over Ossahatchie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.