US Bridges

US 221/ SR24 over Ogeechee River

Fair

Jefferson County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Louisville · Structure no. 000000016300190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
562 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/ SR24 over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221/ SR24 over Ogeechee River in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2031. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221/ SR24
CrossesOgeechee River
Location2.5 MI E of Louisville
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyJefferson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98471, -82.43892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2024)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/ SR24 over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/ SR24 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 221/ SR24 over Ogeechee River carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 221/ SR24 over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 221/ SR24 over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.