US Bridges

Mccroans Bridge Ro over Ogeechee River

Fair

Jefferson County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Wadley · Structure no. 000000016350270

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
450 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccroans Bridge Ro over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccroans Bridge Ro over Ogeechee River in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMccroans Bridge Ro
CrossesOgeechee River
Location5 MI NE of Wadley
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyJefferson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.93563, -82.35784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccroans Bridge Ro over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccroans Bridge Ro 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mccroans Bridge Ro over Ogeechee River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccroans Bridge Ro over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mccroans Bridge Ro over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.